Metts of Wilson Kibler awarded CCIM designation
January 5, 2021
Wilson Kibler senior associate John Metts recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. The designation was awarded during this year’s fall CCIM Comprehensive Exam…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg’s increased office availabilities present opportunities for tenants
January 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | OFFICE Key Takeaways The effects of the pandemic continue to impact the Greenville-Spartanburg office market with increased sublease space and negative…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition cancels February event
January 5, 2021
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced it will not move forward with hosting its 2021 event in February. The 39th annual event was originally scheduled…
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Graham looks ahead at the 117th Congress
January 5, 2021
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after being sworn in on the first day of the 117th Congress. “Today is a big day for me personally, and…
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Infinity Marketing presents Let’s Talk Influencer Marketing – January 13
January 5, 2021
Infinity Marketing will launch their 2021 educational Let’s Talk series by presenting Let’s Talk Influencer Marketing via webinar on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11 AM ET. The event will…
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Greenville Venue Crawl promises a unique approach to event planning – February 28
January 5, 2021
On Sunday, February 28th, more than thirteen of Greenville’s most sought after venues will open their doors for the 2nd annual Grenville Venue Crawl presented by Woodford Reserve. Produced by…
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Nexton named finalist for Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.
January 5, 2021
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, was recently recognized as one of the top master-planned communities in the U.S. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The…
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Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding
January 5, 2021
$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…
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Richardson Plowden announces three new shareholders in the Firm
January 5, 2021
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced attorneys Carmen V. Ganjehsani, F. Heyward Grimball, and R. Wilder Harte have been named shareholders in the Firm. Mrs. Ganjehsani rejoined Richardson Plowden as…
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Spinx celebrates store #341 opening in Charleston
January 5, 2021
New store featuring tunnel car wash and full kitchen opens on Highway 41at Clements Ferry Rd. The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects three new Shareholders
January 5, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Jane Stoney focuses her practice…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Charleston attorneys Alissa Fleming, Kevin Trempe to Partner
January 5, 2021As both an attorney and registered nurse, Alissa Fleming advises healthcare providers on a broad range of legal issues, including healthcare regulatory compliance, operations, and litigation. She also guides hospitals…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Greenville attorney Catherine Wrenn to Partner
January 5, 2021
Catherine Wrenn’s practice includes advising clients on regulatory compliance and handling matters that involve Medicare fraud, wrongful death, personal injury, negligence, breach of contract, and breach of warranty. Her healthcare…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
January 5, 2021
Leadership Discovery, presented by Wells Fargo, is accepting applications until January 29. The 3-month program begins in February and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery…
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New Councilmembers to be sworn in Tuesday
January 4, 2021
Richland County Council will kick off a new term Tuesday, Jan. 5 with the ceremonial swearing-in services for five new members who won election in November. Individual swearing-in ceremonies for…
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Smoked is scheduled to open this Fall
January 4, 2021
It’s officially in the works! Smoked will soon be Columbia’s newest restaurant and microbrewery at 1643 Main Street. Scott Middleton’s latest project in the 1600 block of Main Street plans…
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Clemson forest ecologist honored with career achievement award
January 4, 2021A veteran Clemson professor stationed at the university’s coastal research outpost in Georgetown County has been recognized by his peers for continuing leadership in wetland science and education. William Conner,…
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Columbia Realtor® Morris Lyles is South Carolina REALTORS® 2021 President
January 4, 2021
Morris Lyles, Realtor® at ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2021 president. Morris was installed in a virtual awards ceremony at the association office in Columbia…
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Take Care of Your Dollars in 2021
January 4, 2021
By Jerry Bellune A business broker friend congratulated us on our financial management during the 2020 pandemic. He said we did not lose near as much money as many other…
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Two Laurens County Residents to Join Ten at the Top Board of Directors
January 4, 2021
Two Laurens County residents have been selected to join the Board of Directors for Ten at the Top (TATT) effective January 1, 2021. Councilman Brown Patterson and Mayor Nathan Senn…
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Nexsen Pruet elects eight attorneys to Membership
January 4, 2021
Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh lawyers represent businesses and professionals. The Nexsen Pruet law firm has elevated eight attorneys to Members of the growing legal team. They are corporate attorneys, litigators,…
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Senior Resources extends partnership with the Columbia Housing Authority to provide meals to senior citizen residents
January 4, 2021
Senior Meals and Masks, a joint collaboration between Senior Resources and the Columbia Housing Authority that provides meals and masks to senior citizen residents on a weekly basis, will now…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Board and Committee Members for 2021
January 4, 2021
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees. The Board also announced the election of Andy Folsom, VP, M&A,…
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SC Philharmonic 2021 Live Series at the Koger Center
January 4, 2021
We are excited to announce our upcoming “Philharmonic Live Series” virtual subscription. This series consists of five streaming concerts from the Koger Center for you to enjoy from the comfort…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives end of year 2020 gift from D. Michael and Pam Wilson
January 4, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided a $50,000 donation toward COVID-19 food relief. The donation will be used to purchase and distribute…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside and St. Francis Downtown receive an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
January 4, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside and Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown were both awarded with an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes…
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Colliers Report: Columbia office market may face turbulent year in 2021, (or will it?)
January 4, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 COLUMBIA, SC | OFFICE Key Takeaways Tenants of 2.8 million square feet surveyed throughout Columbia indicate only 48% are physically occupying their offices at year…
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Cindy Bass Searfoss joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
January 4, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Cindy Bass Searfoss as a residential agent to its Spartanburg office. A consummate entrepreneur, Cindy joins Caine with years of experience managing her own business…
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Quinn Residences expands their portfolio with the acquisition of Tyger Pointe community in Spartanburg
January 4, 2021
CORAL GABLES, FL – Quinn Residences purchased Tyger Pointe which is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When completed, Tyger Pointe will consist of 92 three- and four-bedroom homes with monthly…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Erika McJimpsey as new trustee
January 4, 2021
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Erika L. McJimpsey to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Erika McJimpsey currently serves as the Chief Municipal…
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PCT LTD receives an additional $150K conventional convertible funding from RB Capital Partners, Inc.
January 4, 2021
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT Ltd. announces that PCTL and RB Capital Partners, Inc. have executed and received an additional $150,000 conventional, convertible loan with 5% annual interest and a…
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Colliers International’s office brokerage team represents Ballentine Capital Advisors in the purchase of an office building in Greenville, SC
January 4, 2021
Colliers International | South Carolina’s office brokerage team of Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Ballentine Capital Advisors in the purchase of a 4,570-square-foot office…
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Year in Review: Top Circulated Books, Music & TV Shows/Movies in Richland County
January 4, 2021
As 2020 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back at trending titles among our more than 240,000 library card holders over the last year. We’re compiling lists of…
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PC Basketball Teams in Scramble Mode
January 4, 2021
Sports in the time of COVID-19 requires some fancy footwork. The Big South Conference made some quick schedule shifts in response to test results and quarantines. As a result, the…
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Laurens School District 56 to Start Two Weeks of Virtual Learning on Monday, January 4th
January 3, 2021
Laurens School District 56 has decided will be Virtual for all face-to-face instruction until after the Monday following the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. That will be from Monday, January…
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New Year’s Day Fire in Clinton Displaces First Responder Family
January 1, 2021
Another fire in Laurens County leaves a family of three with nothing. This morning around 10:30 a fire broke out at the home of Cody Heithold and his fiancé, Mary…
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Top 10 Stories of 2020 for Laurens County
December 30, 2020
The year 2020 has been a year like no other. As it comes to a close let’s take a look at the top 10 stories for Laurens County. Counting down…
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Laurens County Chorale Releases the 2020 Christmas DVD
December 30, 2020
The Laurens County Chorale announces the release of the 2020 Christmas DVD, now available for purchase on the Laurens Chorale website. Click here to purchase the DVD. Due to the…
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Clinton Light Show Continues Through January 3rd
December 30, 2020
If you haven’t seen the new light show in Clinton, you have a few more days to do so! “O Lighted Night” is a choreographed light show with lights dancing…
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Capitol Theatre and Café to Start Serving Breakfast
December 30, 2020
The Capitol Theatre and Café is changing it up again with more options for dining in the café. Starting Saturday, January 2nd they will begin serving breakfast! They are also…
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RCSD lieutenant named deputy sheriff of the year 2020
December 30, 2020Knights of Columbus honors Community Action Team officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Lieutenant Marcus Kim was named DEPUTY SHERIFF OF THE YEAR 2020 by…
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South Carolina is above national average of vaccine administrations per doses received
December 30, 2020
Dr. Bell Urges Ringing in the New Year at Home A day after providing an update on COVID-19 vaccines, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced the…
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Pioneering attorney and “World Class Jazz” radio show host, Luther J. Battiste III, joins ColaJazz Foundation Board of Directors
December 30, 2020
The ColaJazz Foundation is proud to announce that Luther J. Battiste III has been elected to serve on its board of directors. Battiste is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal…
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The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for their 2020 Small Business of Excellence Award.
December 29, 2020
Laurens County Chamber Seeking Nominations for 2020 Small Business of Excellence Award The award recognizes a Chamber Member Business that contributes to the economic health of the community through:…
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Ribbon Cutting for Holbrooks A1 Flash Moving
December 29, 2020
Join the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and members of the community for a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for Holbrooks A1 Flash Moving on January 5th at noon. We…
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Industry veterans launch retail commercial real estate firm
December 29, 2020
Industry veterans John Orr, CCIM, Elyse Welch, CCIM and Lindsey Halter, CCIM announce the formation and launch of Carolina Retail Experts. A Commercial Real Estate Firm with a relentless focus…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $7,500 to The Women’s Shelter
December 29, 20201100 Women Who Care Midlands SC, at their final meeting of 2020, voted to support The Women’s Shelter in Columbia with a donation of $7,500. Members of 100 Women Who…
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County announces closures, service changes for New Year’s Day
December 29, 2020
Richland County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. There will be no…
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City of Columbia City Council to hold public hearing for adoption of new zoning map
December 29, 2020The City of Columbia, SC City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a new city-wide zoning map to correspond with the recently adopted Uniform Development…
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Attorney Carson Shealy joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
December 29, 2020
Attorney Carson Shealy has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. His practice areas will include automobile liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and general litigation. Carson is originally from…
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