Colliers International announces new Healthcare Services line for South Carolina, new Director of Healthcare Services
September 26, 2016
William Beaman to lead statewide coordination of Colliers service lines to serve healthcare providers’ real estate needs Colliers International, South Carolina announced the creation of a new service line for…
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Colliers International announces new Healthcare Services line for South Carolina, new Director of Healthcare Services
September 26, 2016
William Beaman to lead statewide coordination of Colliers service lines to serve healthcare providers’ real estate needs Colliers International, South Carolina announced the creation of a new service line for…
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UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
September 26, 2016
Logistics Company Investing $1.6 Million And Consolidating Operations In South Carolina UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new…
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UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
September 26, 2016
Logistics Company Investing $1.6 Million And Consolidating Operations In South Carolina UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new…
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Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation to launch Books 2 Boys initiative
September 26, 2016
USC men’s basketball coach Frank Martin, Corey Miller, Cocky to attend kickoff COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with the Richland Library and City of Columbia Parks…
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Students cultivate community service at White Knoll Middle
September 26, 2016What started out as a math class has morphed into a community service project on the grounds of White Knoll Middle School. Approximately 50 students and staff planted or harvested…
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Students cultivate community service at White Knoll Middle
September 26, 2016
What started out as a math class has morphed into a community service project on the grounds of White Knoll Middle School. Approximately 50 students and staff planted or harvested…
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RBC Heritage begins sustainability certification
September 24, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation announced that it has taken steps, in partnership with the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) and The Sea Pines Resort, to attain…
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Wounded Warrior Project challenges group to heal at rehabilitative mental health gathering
September 24, 2016LONG CREEK, SC – Injured veterans seeking treatment for combat stress recently received a new healing perspective through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) multi-day mental health workshop. The five-day rehabilitative…
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SC Department of Agriculture awarded $3.5 million grant to implement Food Safety Modernization Act
September 23, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule…
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SC Department of Agriculture awarded $3.5 million grant to implement Food Safety Modernization Act
September 23, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule…
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Roads meeting planned in Chapin for Sept. 29
September 23, 2016Rep. Chip Huggins, Rep. Nathan Ballentine and Senator Ronnie Cromer are joining together to host a meeting on the state of roads in the greater Chapin and Irmo areas with…
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Lexington One graduates receive Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarships
September 23, 2016Five Lexington County School District One graduates are among the 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarship recipients. The leading Midlands philanthropy group, Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling…
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Carolina Technology Conference expands to two days
September 23, 2016
To meet a growing demand for the latest information on technology and security, the Carolina Technology Conference & Expo will expand to two days for its 2016 event in Columbia,…
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Lexington One Board conducts Superintendent Little’s review
September 23, 2016
During the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board met in executive session to conduct Superintendent Gregory D. Little’s interim performance…
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Roads meeting planned in Chapin for Sept. 29
September 23, 2016Rep. Chip Huggins, Rep. Nathan Ballentine and Senator Ronnie Cromer are joining together to host a meeting on the state of roads in the greater Chapin and Irmo areas with…
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Lexington One graduates receive Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarships
September 23, 2016Five Lexington County School District One graduates are among the 2016 Central Carolina Community Foundation scholarship recipients. The leading Midlands philanthropy group, Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling…
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Coker announces record enrollment for fall 2016
September 22, 2016
Enrollment for the fall of 2016 is the largest in Coker College’s 108-year history. The four traditional undergraduate classes are the largest the school has ever enrolled (811 students) with…
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City Parks to celebrate Halloween
September 22, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to celebrate Halloween at one of several family-friendly events scheduled at the City’s parks, including the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival…
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Lexington County Fire Service kicks off annual Jeff Chavis Boot Drive
September 22, 2016
Lexington County Fire Service firefighters will be stationed at various locations throughout Lexington County beginning Thursday, Sept. 22, to kick off the annual Jeff Chavis Boot Drive. The drive supports…
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United Way of the Midlands brings National Summit on Education to the Midlands
September 22, 2016
In partnership with America’s Promise Alliance and AT&T, this week United Way of the Midlands hosted the nationally recognized GradNation Community Summit at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus. The summit,…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Lexington One announces Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2016Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose one teacher to represent them in the 2016–2017 Teacher of the Year process. Those honorees are: Carolina Springs Elementary First-Grade Teacher…
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Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. announces new business in the city
September 22, 2016
The Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. staff held an invitation only drop-in gathering on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 to welcome the Ohmega Group, LLC to the City of Columbia. The Ohmega…
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Greenville Women Giving announces 2016-2017 board
September 22, 2016
Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization, announced the individuals serving on its board during the 2016-2017 season. Its board of directors includes business, community and civic leaders…
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DX Marketing wins global award for cloud data management innovation
September 22, 2016DX Marketing (DXM), which has an office at Endeavor in downtown Greenville, has received the coveted Oracle Excellence Award in the category of Cloud Platform Innovation – Data Management.…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art announces the 701 CCA Prize 2016 Finalists
September 22, 2016
701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., is excited to announce that the finalists for the 701 CCA Prize 2016 are Colleen Critcher of Florence, Yvette Cummings of Conway…
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Main entrance at Owens Field Park to close for construction
September 22, 2016The main entrance at Owens Field Park will close to traffic on Monday, Sept. 26 due to the park’s new construction and renovation project, the City of Columbia Parks &…
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EdVenture executive Louis Fawcett named Outstanding Fundraising Executive
September 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture’s Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, Louis Fawcett will be recognized as the Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the S.C. Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising…
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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel
September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…
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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel
September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…
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Lexington One announces Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2016Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools each chose one teacher to represent them in the 2016–2017 Teacher of the Year process. Those honorees are: Carolina Springs Elementary First-Grade Teacher…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016
Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in Leasing of Office Space in Mount Pleasant
September 21, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Landlord, 101 Coleman Partners, LLC, in the lease of a 10,805 SF office space located at 101 Coleman Blvd., in…
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MUSC Health Stadium to host annual Oktoberfest
September 21, 2016MUSC Health Stadium will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, October 2nd from 12pm – 5pm. The event will feature seasonal beer, live German music, great food, dancing and…
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Bid farewell to two sea turtles ready to return to the wild
September 21, 2016
Two sea turtles treated by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ are ready to once again swim the deep blue sea. Hunley, a loggerhead sea turtle, and Glenn,…
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Carolina One donates to Camp Happy Days
September 21, 2016
Carolina One Real Estate’s Orleans Road office recently held a school supply drive for Camp Happy Days. Agents and staff donated $671.00 in cash plus an entire trunk full of…
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Dominion Foundation awards $5,000 to Horry Georgetown Technical College welding program
September 21, 2016
From wetland restoration to green roof technology, this year’s Dominion Foundation education grants will engage students of all ages in a variety of outstanding programs including the Horry Georgetown Technical…
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Bobette Fisher chairs committee at SCAR Conference
September 21, 2016
Bobette Fisher, CRS, GRI & SFR with Carolina One Real Estate’s Mt. Pleasant Hwy. 17 North office recently served as Networking Chairperson of the SC Association of Realtors® (SCAR) Annual…
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Residents invited to new logo unveiling for Broad River Road community
September 21, 2016
The Broad River Road area is undergoing a makeover – of sorts. On Monday, Richland County will unveil a new logo designed to give the Broad River Road area an…
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Penny Fund offers “roundabout” path to smoother travels
September 21, 2016
Work begins on roundabout near Ascot subdivision in northwest Richland County For the next few months, drivers will witness a dramatic transformation at the intersection of Kennerly, Coogler and Steeple…
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Town of Lexington receives grant for dam cleanup
September 21, 2016
The Town of Lexington recently received a USDA grant, totally $702,000 to help with the flood recovery process. The funds will be used to clean up the areas around Old…
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State Museum transforms into Museum of OZ this October
September 21, 2016
On Saturday, October 1 the South Carolina State Museum will transform into the Museum of Oz, full of exciting events for the entire family all month. From the giant 30ft…
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Advertisement of vacancy on various boards and commissions
September 21, 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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Fall Butterfly Count Program at Congaree National Park
September 21, 2016
Have you ever marveled at a butterfly? Have you ever noticed that there are different butterflies with distinct sizes, colors, and behaviors? Have you ever wondered what butterflies can tell…
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Colliers Report: Employee parking impacted by multifamily and student housing developments
September 21, 2016
Q2-2016 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, South Carolina’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District (CBD) continued to decline during 2016 to 15.0% from 21.5% at…
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iTs|SC plans careers in insurance mixer for Midlands students
September 21, 2016iTs|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, 2016As 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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New Elixir Bar opens in Mt. Pleasant
September 21, 2016Eucalyptus Wellness Company, a locally owned natural health store has added an additional service offering with the addition of their new Elixir Bar. The Elixir Bar serves healthy innovative drinks…
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American Heart Association announces Chicarra Jones as Go Red For Women Spokesperson & Member of 2016-2017 Class of “Real Women”
September 21, 2016
2016-2017 “Real Women” Want ALL Women to “Know Their Numbers” American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women announced today this year’s “Real Women,” national spokespeople for the cause. This group…
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