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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 4663 Franchise Street
July 25, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd Garrett represented the landlord, Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease of a 2,400 sf industrial space located at 4663 Franchise Street…
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Jim Wall elected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 25, 2016
Jim Wall has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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Quackenbush Architects welcomes intern Architect
July 25, 2016
Quackenbush Architects + Planners welcomed Spencer Hutchinson, Associate AIA, to the firm as intern architect. A recent graduate of the Clemson University Master of Architecture program, Hutchinson previously worked with…
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Richland Two selects superintendent elect
July 25, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting on July 25, 2016, the Richland Two Board of Trustees voted to authorize Board Chairman James Manning to execute two contracts…
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Central Carolina Technical College unveils new logo
July 25, 2016
SUMTER, SC – Central Carolina Technical College launched a new logo, marking the first change in its visual identity since 1992. CCTC’s new brand is a reflection of the college’s commitment…
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SC Mayor Steve Benjamin to address Democratic National Convention
July 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The 2nd Vice President of The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26,…
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Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
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Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
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SCE&G receives South Carolina Solar Council award
July 25, 2016
SCE&G receives South Carolina Solar Council award Company honored for communicating with customers about solar power CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas has received a statewide award, recognizing…
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Cantina 76, Mexican-inspired taqueria, expands to downtown Greenville’s Main Street
July 25, 2016
Cantina 76, locally-owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, will expand into downtown Greenville, S.C., opening its newest location in ONE City Plaza on Main Street on August 1, 2016. The Greenville…
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Secretary of State offers free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 25, 2016
Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering six free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These…
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New owners of Za’s on Devine celebrate first year with live music
July 25, 2016New Owners of Za’s on Devine Celebrate First Year with Live Music and All-Day Wine and Mimosa Specials for Summer Sidewalk Sale, Aug. 5-7 Shop, then dine local during the…
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O2 Fitness announces monthly Athleta fitness series open to public
July 25, 2016O2 Fitness Clubs is teaming up with women’s fitness wear company Athleta to offer a free-to-the-public, in-store fitness series. The 45-minute group exercise classes led by premier O2 Fitness instructors…
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NAI Avant procures ±1.26 acre land sale in Pooler, Georgia
July 25, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC, in the ±1.26 acre land sale transaction at 1125 East Hwy 80 in…
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S.C. Phil awarded second major grant to help reach diverse audiences
July 25, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,000 grant S.C. Phil to expand interactive concert series in 2016/2017 A second “Connected Communities” grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation will give the South Carolina…
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NAI Avant procures ±1.26 acre land sale in Pooler, Georgia
July 25, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC, in the ±1.26 acre land sale transaction at 1125 East Hwy 80 in…
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New owners of Za’s on Devine celebrate first year with live music
July 25, 2016
New Owners of Za’s on Devine Celebrate First Year with Live Music and All-Day Wine and Mimosa Specials for Summer Sidewalk Sale, Aug. 5-7 Shop, then dine local during the…
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Cantina 76, Mexican-inspired taqueria, expands to downtown Greenville’s Main Street
July 25, 2016
Cantina 76, locally-owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, will expand into downtown Greenville, S.C., opening its newest location in ONE City Plaza on Main Street on August 1, 2016. The Greenville…
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S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants
July 22, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…
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Caviar & Bananas announces Greenville leadership team
July 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Caviar & Bananas, a gourmet market and cafe concept that started in Charleston, has announced their Greenville leadership team. Caviar & Bananas will open its first location…
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“The Power of Exceptional Leadership” published by Charleston business consultant to help tomorrow’s leaders fill leadership void
July 22, 2016Charleston business consultant Shirlie Taylor announces the publication of “The Power of Exceptional Leadership.” Available on Amazon.com in both softcover and Kindle e-book versions, the book is written to encourage…
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All Clear Plumbing expands to Easley
July 22, 2016
Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding Easley to its service area. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing company that…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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Harvest Hope receives generous F.A.R.M.S. cantaloupe and red potato donation
July 22, 2016
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) showed enormous compassion for their hungry neighbors and generosity by donating over 1,500 cantaloupes and 750 lbs. of red potatoes to Harvest Hope Food…
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AMCOL honors late President and CEO
July 22, 2016
AMCOL Systems has donated $1,180.00 to JDRF in memory of the company’s late President and CEO Jay Rickman, JR. “Jay Rickman was a great friend to the JDRF Palmetto Chapter…
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South State Corporation releases second quarter earnings
July 22, 2016
South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2016. Highlights of the second quarter…
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S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants
July 22, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…
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Attorney and former public affairs director Anthony Quattrone joins Adams and Reese
July 21, 2016
Adams and Reese announced that Anthony M. Quattrone has joined its Columbia, South Carolina office as an Associate and member of the firm’s Transactions and Corporate Advisory Services Practice Group…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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Ten at the Top announces breakout session speakers for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
July 21, 2016
Ten at the Top has announced the presenters for the breakout sessions of the Upstate Regional Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, to be held September 13 at…
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The Cooperative Ministry names Director of Financial Stability Programs
July 21, 2016The Cooperative Ministry announced Jessica Grote as the new Director of Financial Sustainability Programs. She is a graduate of University of South Carolina and double majored in Finance and Accounting. “I chose The…
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City of Columbia Wastewater team wins national Water Heroes Award
July 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, Ashley Dove, James Foust, Adrian Martin, and Brandon Wilcox, were selected by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for its…
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The Cooperative Ministry names Director of Financial Stability Programs
July 21, 2016
The Cooperative Ministry announced Jessica Grote as the new Director of Financial Sustainability Programs. She is a graduate of University of South Carolina and double majored in Finance and Accounting. “I chose The…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 2551 Oscar Johnson
July 20, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Roger K. Davis in the leasing of 2,533 sf industrial space located at 2551 Oscar Johnson in…
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Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 5,000 SF of Industrial Space in Summerville
July 20, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Charleston LDC in the lease of 5,000 SF of industrial space at 114 Ashland Drive in Summerville, SC. Trad Dyches of…
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Will Sherrod Represented the Seller in the Sale of 12,480 SF Retail Center in North Charleston, SC
July 20, 2016
Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Seller, Corbett Rivers Avenue, LLC in the sale of the retail shopping center at 6554 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston,…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard
July 20, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias, LLC in the lease of a 778 sf office space located at 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard in…
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