Menus revealed for Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, June 7-12
June 6, 2016Motor Supply Co. Bistro reveals its limited-edition, hyper-local dinner and cocktail menus for Harvest Week, June 7-12, 2016. Harvest Week is the Columbia, S.C. farm-to-fork restaurant’s annual signature event, celebrating…
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City kicks off new automated recycling program
June 6, 2016
City Council members were joined by representatives from the City’s Green Ribbon Advisory Committee (GRAC), the S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and The Recycling Partnership this morning…
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Crawford Strategy announces new Account Coordinator
June 6, 2016
Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, is pleased to welcome Isabel Posada to the agency as an account coordinator. Posada previously interned for Crawford Strategy in 2014…
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Fulbright Grants awarded to four Furman University graduates
June 6, 2016Four 2016 Furman University graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. With the newly selected…
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2016 TOUR OF HOMES continues this weekend
June 6, 2016
June 11-12 & 18-19 Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes, the 2016 TOUR OF HOMES, opened this past weekend and will also be open June 11-12 & 18-19…
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Parker Poe Assists era-contact USA Establish New North American Headquarters in Pickens County, South Carolina
June 6, 2016
Attorneys with Parker Poe Bernstein & Adams LLP have helped era-contact USA commit to building a high-speed railway couplings manufacturing facility in Pickens County. The $3.6 million investment at Pickens…
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Spartanburg Community College offering apprenticeship funding workshop
June 6, 2016
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) will offer a free workshop to Upstate residents and local companies interested in apprenticeship opportunities thanks to funding from Apprenticeship Carolina, part of the SC Technical…
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Lexington Medical Center hosting new blog contest
June 6, 2016
Attention Midlands Women: Here’s your chance to become a blogger Lexington Medical Center is sponsoring a contest from June 1st to June 30th to recruit additional bloggers for its Every…
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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres hosts Teen Book Festival, June 10-12
June 6, 2016
Barnes & Noble Introduces First-Ever National Teen Book Festival and Largest National Teen Book Festival in the United States. Largest-Ever Weekend of Author Events in Company History, Including Sean Foley,…
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Brennan Family establishes Endowed Scholarship for Student-Athletes
June 6, 2016
The Winthrop experience is one close to Kiernan Brennan’s heart: His son, Tomas ’12, ’15, was a four-year soccer player. To support future student-athletes like Tomas, Brennan and his wife, Anne…
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Veteran honored for service to his community
June 6, 2016
On Friday, June 3, 2016, U.S. Army veteran Derek Destin was honored as the South Carolina AmeriCorps Member of the Year for his service to his community. As a member…
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Caliber Collision revs up food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
June 6, 2016
As another school year draws to a close, Caliber Collision is revving up its 5th annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive to help the Harvest Hope Food Bank provide meals for children who need…
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Coker College’s Master of Applied Criminology Program now accepting applications for fall 2016 semester
June 6, 2016
Coker College’s postgraduate Master of Science in Applied Criminology degree program was recently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) and is now accepting applications for the…
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Greenville County Schools FY17 general fund budget approved
June 6, 2016
The Greenville County Schools FY 17 General Fund Budget was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees without a tax increase. The budget of $575,956,000 funds an additional $19.5 million…
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Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University hosts children’s events in the Upstate
June 6, 2016
Children throughout the Upstate are having their artistic horizons expanded this summer through the Museum & Gallery’s summer educational programs. For three Fridays in July, from 2-3:30 p.m., kids are…
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M. B. Kahn renovates historic Seibels building in Columbia
June 6, 2016The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (Seibels) is partnering with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to complete renovations of its historic headquarters located at 1501 Lady Street in Columbia. Since…
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CBRE negotiates sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive
June 6, 2016CBRE has finalized the sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive, in the Southeast Columbia submarket in Richland County. CBRE’s Ben Brantley provided expertise to complete the transaction on behalf of…
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ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform
June 6, 2016
ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits. ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…
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ERG Payroll & HR launches integrated health benefit platform
June 6, 2016
ERG partners with local brokers to help companies eliminate complexity and create a seamless solution for payroll, HR, and benefits. ERG launched a fully integrated payroll and benefits platform…
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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows
June 6, 2016Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes new Chief Operating Officer
June 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financial, human resources,…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes new Chief Operating Officer
June 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financial, human resources,…
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Ziff Properties plans self-storage conversion
June 6, 2016CHATTANOOGA, TN – A venture between Ziff Properties, Inc. and Reliant Self Storage is set to acquire and redevelop Mountain Creek Village Shopping Center in Chattanooga, TN. Previously a Food…
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CBRE negotiates sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive
June 6, 2016
CBRE has finalized the sale of 1554 Old Dairy Drive, in the Southeast Columbia submarket in Richland County. CBRE’s Ben Brantley provided expertise to complete the transaction on behalf of…
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NAI Avant Broker Roger Winn awarded prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Member (SIOR) designation
June 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Roger Winn, SIOR, recently earned the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. The designation signifies…
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Now accepting nominations for next class of Liberty Fellows
June 6, 2016
Nominations are being accepted through July 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2018. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. South Carolina resident 2. Age 30 — 45…
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Richland One announces various awards, honors
June 5, 2016
Three Students Named Finalists for Gates Millennium Scholarship Richland One extends its congratulations to three Class of 2016 graduates who were named as finalists for the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship…
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District Five graduates over 1,100 students, 2016 graduating class earns over $146 million in scholarships
June 4, 2016IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five’s class of 2016 walked the stage on May 31 and June 1 to receive their high school diplomas. Over 1,100 students graduated from…
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Reginald Thomas joins Moore Beauston & Woodham, LLP
June 4, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, West Columbia, Greenville and Hartsville is pleased to announce that Reginald Thomas…
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Jonathan Huggins joins Moore Beauston & Woodham, LLP
June 4, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, Greenville, Hartsville, and West Columbia is pleased to announce an…
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Lexington One honors 1,500 graduates
June 4, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 1,500 graduates from the district’s five high schools on Friday, June 3, 2016, and Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred and notices intent to redeem all remaining shares outstanding
June 4, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it made a partial redemption of 4,000 shares, or…
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10x digital announces digital marketing scholarship; announces new intern
June 3, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – 10x digital has established an annual scholarship for undergraduates majoring in a field related to digital marketing. The scholarship will be awarded to one high school graduate…
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Fred Suggs named recipient of 2016 Alan R. Willis Society of Service Award
June 3, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Fred Suggs,…
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Bryana Mistretta joins Colliers International as Research Coordinator
June 3, 2016
Colliers International announced that Bryana Mistretta has joined its Research team as Research Coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for collecting market data and creating market reports for various…
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Will Choate joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate
June 3, 2016
Colliers International announced that Will Choate has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate. Choate will be a member of the Columbia office brokerage team, focusing on the leasing and…
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South Carolina State Museum announces new blockbuster traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different?
June 3, 2016
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its new blockbuster traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Opening to the public June…
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$200,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
June 3, 2016
Funding to be used to promote apprenticeships across all industries and increase awareness of youth apprenticeship programs in South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded…
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$200,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
June 3, 2016
Funding to be used to promote apprenticeships across all industries and increase awareness of youth apprenticeship programs in South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded…
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Welcoming Exceed Real Estate School to downtown Columbia
June 3, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Exceed Real Estate School has opened in downtown Columbia at 3020 Devine Street. Exceed Real Estate School currently offers licensing courses required to obtain a South Carolina Real Estate…
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Colliers International welcomes Amber Willoughby as Property Administrator
June 3, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina announced that Amber Willoughby has joined its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division as a Property Administrator. In this role, Willoughby will work alongside fellow Property…
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Ameris Bank’s Mze Wilkins honored with Midlands Technical College Foundation’s Distinguished Volunteer Award
June 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins was recently recognized by the Midlands Technical College Foundation with its 2016 Distinguished Volunteer Award. The Distinguished Volunteer Award is presented…
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IntelliSystems’ Mike McGhee promoted to Technical Operations Manager
June 3, 2016IntelliSystems is proud to announce the promotion of Mike McGhee from Senior Technical Engineer to Technical Operations Manager. Mr. McGhee is an indispensable resource to both the team at IntelliSystems…
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IntelliSystems’ Mike McGhee promoted to Technical Operations Manager
June 3, 2016
IntelliSystems is proud to announce the promotion of Mike McGhee from Senior Technical Engineer to Technical Operations Manager. Mr. McGhee is an indispensable resource to both the team at IntelliSystems…
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Welcoming Exceed Real Estate School to downtown Columbia
June 3, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Exceed Real Estate School has opened in downtown Columbia at 3020 Devine Street. Exceed Real Estate School currently offers licensing courses required to obtain a South Carolina Real Estate…
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Spartanburg Economic Futures Group welcomes Meagan Rethmeier as Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development
June 2, 2016
The Spartanburg Economic Futures Group (EFG) announced the addition of Meagan Rethmeier as the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development. Rethmeier joins the Economic Futures Group after working over…
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Columbia College McNair Center for Entrepreneurism becomes Certified Partner with the national Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina
June 2, 2016
Columbia College’s McNair Center for Entrepreneurism has become a certified partner of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s national mission is to provide programs that inspire…
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DSS Regional Clinical Consultant with IFCCS graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors
June 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that Janice Mosley-Boyd, a regional clinical consultant with the Intensive Foster Care and Clinical Services (IFCCS) Region 2 division of SC…
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Dickerson tapped to develop logistics industry cluster
June 2, 2016
Suzanne Dickerson has been named the director of logistics industry initiatives for the business-led, non-profit organization, South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Dickerson transitions to the Council after eight years as…
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