Richland County Council hires interim County Administrator
July 8, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Former Greenville County Administrator and Newberry College associate professor Gerald Seals is Richland County government’s new chief executive after the County Council recently appointed him to…
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Lincoln Tunnel Greenway is the First Greenway Project to be Funded and completed under the Richland Transportation Penny Program
July 8, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Family Fit Event for the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County is excited…
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EdVenture names Columbia native to Marketing Director position
July 8, 2016
EdVenture is pleased to announce the hiring of Margaret Clarkson as the organization’s Director of Marketing. Clarkson, who grew up in Columbia, returns to the Midlands after 23 years where…
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South Carolina State Library chosen as site for 2017 Arbuthnot Lecture
July 8, 2016
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced that the 2017 May Hill Arbuthnot Committee has selected the South Carolina State Library and the city of Columbia, South Carolina…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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Workshop aims to help educate growing Upstate wedding industry
July 8, 2016
High Spirits Hospitality is holding a special business forum, The Nitty Gritty: Is Your Business Legit?, aimed at the more than 1,000 wedding and event related businesses in the Upstate.…
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First Reliance Bank announces expansion into Loris, Conway and N. Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2016
First Reliance Bank recently announced expansion into the Loris, Conway and North Myrtle Beach market areas with the opening of a loan production office. The bank is waiting on regulatory…
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First Choice Community Center makes going back to school easy and fun
July 6, 2016
Seventh annual event offers health screenings, school supplies, backpacks and more COLUMBIA, SC – Select Health of South Carolina and its First Choice Community Center will host the seventh annual…
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First Choice Community Center makes going back to school easy and fun
July 6, 2016
Seventh annual event offers health screenings, school supplies, backpacks and more COLUMBIA, SC – Select Health of South Carolina and its First Choice Community Center will host the seventh annual…
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The Footlight Players opens 85th season with Broadway musical ‘A Chorus Line’
July 6, 2016
featured image courtesy of Stan Foxworthy/Foxworthy Studios CHARLESTON, SC – One of Charleston’s most historic theatres opens its 85th season with the award-winning Broadway musical “A Chorus Line.” The Footlight Players…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer brokers sale of land in Greenville for potential development
July 6, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, in collaboration with CBRE, is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 34.75 acres of land situated along 2952 New Easley Highway in Greenville, South…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completed Lease for 114,400 SF in Greer, South Carolina
July 6, 2016
Building is now 100% Leased Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce CH Mueller, Inc. has leased 114,400 square feet at 130 Caliber Ridge Drive in Greer, South…
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Micah Zimmer joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
July 6, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Micah Zimmer has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. He will work with home buyers and sellers…
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Palmetto Health named “Most Wired” for the ninth time
July 6, 2016
For the ninth time, Palmetto Health is being recognized as one of the “Most Wired” organizations by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Palmetto Health is one of only seven “Most…
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Education leaders receive SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – School leaders in Laurens and Irmo have been named as 2016 SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. The S.C. Association of School Administrators (SCASA) presents these awards. Each…
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Trustus Theatre announces Season 32
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Trustus Theatre is proud to announce its Season 32 line up including The Rocky Horror Show, the long awaited Marcus, or the Secret of Sweet, the third…
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MicroTech wins a $750 million Space and Naval Warfare contract with the US Navy
July 6, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – MicroTech, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) information technology solutions provider, announced that the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic in Charleston, South Carolina has awarded a…
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CMA workshop focuses on film photography
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art is offering a two-day workshop that will introduce basic black and white film techniques and practices through the use of medium format…
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LS3P’s Spectator Hotel tops Travel + Leisure’s “Best Hotels” lists
July 6, 2016The Spectator Hotel, a new boutique hotel designed by LS3P’s Stephen Ramos, was named #1 Best City Hotel in the Continental US by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey.…
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The Protocol School of Washington hires new Alumni and External Affairs Specialist
July 6, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country— announces that Myra Andrews has been hired as the school’s new…
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Petco expands retail presence with new location in Lexington, SC
July 6, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – In keeping with its fast-paced 2016 growth plan, which includes 26 new Petco stores and one new Unleashed by Petco year-to-date, Petco, a leading specialty retailer of premium…
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Nexsen Pruet up four spots on largest law firms list
July 6, 2016Nexsen Pruet has climbed four spots on The National Law Journal list of the largest law firms in the nation — coming in at 211. Each year, the legal publication…
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West becomes Pelion Elementary School principal
July 6, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016 monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Wendy S. West to…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes W. Randal Westerkam, MD, FAAPMR, RMSK
July 6, 2016
Doctor Will Practice at Lexington Brain and Spine Institute WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome W. Randal Westerkam, MD, FAAPMR, RMSK, to its network…
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Jackson presents Crandon International Sponsor Summit
July 6, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, recently presented the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway Sponsor Summit in Crandon, Wis. Held in conjunction with…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two new Clemson grads to the firm
July 6, 2016
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Clemson graduates, Alex Latham and Zach Whiteman. Alex graduated from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2014 and…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two new Clemson grads to the firm
July 6, 2016
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Clemson graduates, Alex Latham and Zach Whiteman. Alex graduated from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2014 and…
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South Carolina a fully certified work ready state
July 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that the final two counties, Jasper and Richland, have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative, making South Carolina the first…
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South Carolina a fully certified work ready state
July 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that the final two counties, Jasper and Richland, have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative, making South Carolina the first…
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LS3P’s Spectator Hotel tops Travel + Leisure’s “Best Hotels” lists
July 6, 2016
The Spectator Hotel, a new boutique hotel designed by LS3P’s Stephen Ramos, was named #1 Best City Hotel in the Continental US by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey.…
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Nexsen Pruet up four spots on largest law firms list
July 6, 2016
Nexsen Pruet has climbed four spots on The National Law Journal list of the largest law firms in the nation — coming in at 211. Each year, the legal publication…
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The Protocol School of Washington hires new Alumni and External Affairs Specialist
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country— announces that Myra Andrews has been hired as the school’s new…
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Education Professionals selected to develop afterschool and expanded learning policy
July 5, 2016Sixteen leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning nationwide have been selected as White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellows as part of a partnership between the Riley Institute at Furman University…
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United Community Bank honored as Georgia Exceptional Lender by USDA
July 5, 2016
United Community Bank has received the Georgia Exceptional Lender award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This award was presented by USDA Rural Development Georgia State Director Jill Stuckey…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Greenville land for potential development
July 5, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, in collaboration with CBRE, announced the sale of approximately 34.75 acres of land situated along 2952 New Easley Highway in Greenville, South Carolina. Dukes Food…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Roland “Trey” Craft, III, MD, FACS Doctor will practice at Lexington Surgical Associates
July 5, 2016
Lexington Medical Center welcomes Roland “Trey” Craft III, MD, FACS, to its network of care. Dr. Craft will practice at Lexington Surgical Associates, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Dr.…
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Richland County Government grant supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
July 5, 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is honored to announce being selected by Richland County Council to receive a Discretionary grant from Richland County Government. The Discretionary Grant program is designed to…
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SCRA announces organizational transition
July 5, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, announced an organizational separation from its government contracting affiliate, Advanced Technology International (ATI), formerly SCRA Applied R&D.…
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SCRA announces organizational transition
July 5, 2016SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, announced an organizational separation from its government contracting affiliate, Advanced Technology International (ATI), formerly SCRA Applied R&D.…
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S.C. Attorney subject of cover story in ABA Journal
July 5, 2016Mullikin profiled with fellow adventurers in American Bar Association magazine CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney and global-expedition leader Tom Mullikin is the subject of a multi-profile feature in the…
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Columbia Bethlehem Community Center names new Executive Director
July 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Bethlehem Community Center (CBCC) is pleased to welcome Kara Simmons as its new Executive Director. In this role, Simmons will develop and oversee the goals and…
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Lexington District One middle schoolers explore own DNA, family history at genetics camp
July 5, 2016Students in Lexington County School District One are proving you don’t need an advanced degree or years of experience to study the complex science of genetics. Using common household ingredients…
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Spirax Sarco evolves RIM10 to RIM20
July 5, 2016Spirax Sarco USA, the leader in products and service for steam system management, announces the evolution of the RIM10 to RIM20 Rotor Insertion Flowmeter. The RIM20 utilizes a common electronics…
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South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads announces new management structure
July 5, 2016
The South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads (SCFOR) Board of Directors announced a change within their nonprofit’s staff structure and operations. As of July 1, 2016, Executive Director Bill Ross…
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Palmetto Health hospitals receive Get With the Guidelines ®—Heart Failure Quality Achievement Awards
July 5, 2016
Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist received the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, and Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge received the Get With Guidelines®–Heart Failure…
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FINTRUST hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he…
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Autism Academy names McCauley Executive Director
July 5, 2016Former HHS official to lead Columbia-based center treating children with autism The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) announced the appointment of Michael McCauley as its Executive Director. “From his…
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NAI Avant facilitates build to suit lease for Kraemer Women’s Care
July 5, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently facilitated the long term lease of the state of the art medical building located at 460 Clemson Road. The ±3,280 SF property…
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FINTRUST Hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he served as…
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Autism Academy names McCauley Executive Director
July 5, 2016
Former HHS official to lead Columbia-based center treating children with autism The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) announced the appointment of Michael McCauley as its Executive Director. “From his…
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