Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016
Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index
June 27, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…
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Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
June 27, 2016
Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…
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NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site
June 27, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…
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Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award
June 27, 2016
Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…
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CBE President John Eckstrom named BTA’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year
June 27, 2016
John Eckstrom, president of Carolina Business Equipment Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, was named the Business Technology Association’s (BTA’s) 2016 Volunteer of the Year on June 10 during the BTA at…
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Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin
June 26, 2016Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…
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Catherine Walworth joins the CMA curatorial team
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Walworth, Ph.D., to Curator. Walworth joined the CMA curatorial team this spring, and she…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin
June 26, 2016
Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…
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District Five moves to 10-point grading scale
June 24, 2016In April, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to move South Carolina high schools to a 10-point grading scale starting in August. South Carolina schools currently use a 7-point…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accepting reserve deputy applications
June 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will begin its next reserve deputy training cycle Oct. 19. “Reserve deputies are a major component of our commitment to serve the…
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Coker College dance program graduate receives national award for performance
June 24, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – Earlier this month, recent Coker College graduates Tierra Foxworth and Tammaka Staley traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform their original work, “Curveless Smile,” at the National College Dance…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services receives two honor awards
June 24, 2016Lambert receives honor awards by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, the SC Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Lt. Governor Lambert Architecture + Construction Services announced their…
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Florida marine acquistion
June 24, 2016Carolina Commercial, LLC announced the sale of the Fort Lauderdale Boatyard and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC. Dunston Powell, CCIM with Carolina commercial, LLC represented…
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District Five announces new leadership assignments
June 24, 2016IRMO, SC – While students are off for the summer, District Five is working hard to be prepared for the coming school year. Some leaders in the district are being…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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Richland Two high schools accepted to innovative program
June 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – All five Richland School District Two high schools – Blythewood, Richland Northeast, Ridge View, Spring Valley and Westwood – have been accepted to TransformSC’s network of innovative…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes new board member, Katherine Watts
June 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands is honored to welcome Katherine Watts, LMSW, ACM to the Board of Directors. Katherine Watts is the Director of Social Services…
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Pet Pals program gets boost from Meals on Wheels America grant
June 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Meals on Wheels America has awarded a $2,500 grant to Senior Resources to support the agency’s Pet Pals program. The grant will buy dog and cat food…
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Saluda River Club welcomes three new families after 2016 Tour of Homes
June 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Saluda River Club, the award-winning residential community located on the Saluda River, welcomed almost 200 families during the 2016 Tour of Homes organized by the Building Industry…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 24, 2016COLUMBIA and GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one…
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National Park Service awards over $1M to preserve American battlefields
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON –The National Park Service announced $1.19 million grants to support 20 projects at significant battlefields across the country. The projects will research, document, or interpret dozens of battlefields representing…
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City of Columbia | 2015 Water Quality Report
June 24, 2016
The City of Columbia, SC has released the 2015 Water Quality Report. This report is provided to all City of Columbia water customers to comply with the Consumer Confidence Reports…
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Local CPA firm, BPS, named a Best Place to Work
June 24, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This survey and awards program was created by SC Biz…
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Local CPA firm, BPS, named a Best Place to Work
June 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This survey and awards program was created by SC Biz…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services receives two honor awards
June 24, 2016
Lambert receives honor awards by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, the SC Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Lt. Governor Lambert Architecture + Construction Services announced their…
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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 24, 2016
COLUMBIA and GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4663 Franchise Street
June 23, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the landlord, Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,400 sf Industrial space located at…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 5900 Core Avenue
June 23, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 5900 Core Avenue, LLC, in the lease extension of a 675 sf office space located at 5900 Core…
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Richland Library Friends accepting donations for upcoming book sales
June 23, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Members of the community have an opportunity to let countless stories live on through their donations. The Richland Library Friends are welcoming gently used books, CDs and…
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City of Columbia establishes Columbia Cares Fund to support the Orlando community after Pulse tragedy
June 23, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the tragic events that have occurred in Orlando, the City of Columbia announced the establishment of the Columbia Cares Fund, a fundraising effort that…
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1614, 1620 & 1626 Main Street awarded by SC Historic Preservation
June 23, 2016
On June 17, Lambert Architecture + Construction, Agape Senior and Mashburn Construction accepted the Honor Award for 1614, 1620 & 1626 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The ceremony was held…
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District Five announces new principal for the Academy for Success
June 23, 2016
IRMO, SC – District Five announces Dr. Terrance Alridge as the incoming principal of the District Five, Academy for Success. Alridge replaces Mr. Don Hardie, who has accepted the position as…
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NAI Avant closes office building sale
June 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently facilitated the sale of a ±3,844 square foot office building at 10607 Two Notch Road. Bryant represented the seller. Synergy Wellness…
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NAI Avant closes office building sale
June 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently facilitated the sale of a ±3,844 square foot office building at 10607 Two Notch Road. Bryant represented the seller. Synergy Wellness…
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Amaker named Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston
June 22, 2016
Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Marcus Amaker as the first Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston. The position of Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston was…
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Erica Thomas named VP of Marketing Strategies, Inc.
June 22, 2016
Well known and respected in industry circles, Thomas is responsible for the planning and buying of national and regional media with expertise in the medical, financial, communications, hospitality and…
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ScanSource receives Chairman’s Award from Greenville Area Development Corporation
June 22, 2016
Greenville-based ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, recently received the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s (GADC) Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes ScanSource’s reinvestment in the Upstate,…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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District Five graduate named South Carolina FFA President
June 22, 2016
IRMO, SC – Agriculture has always been a passion of Spring Hill High School graduate Austin Cathcart and his most recent achievement is just the tip of the iceberg. The…
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Taylors First Baptist Church begins renovations
June 22, 2016
Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has completed the design of renovations to Taylors First Baptist Church. The project, which is now under…
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GMK Associates, Inc., reaches fifty-year milestone
June 22, 2016
Throughout 2016, GMK Associates, Inc., is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a Columbia, SC-based planning, design, and construction services firm. GMK’s half century of providing a high level of professional…
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