Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board announces new board member
June 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is excited to announce the appointment of Benjamin “Ben” Gooding, as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Ben…
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MPA promotes from within; Brooke Rowan named company Vice President
June 16, 2016
Today, MPA Strategies is announcing an internal promotion. Former Director of Operations, Brooke S. Rowan, will now serve as the company’s Vice President of Public Relations. MPA Strategies is a…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse adds summer intern
June 16, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Caroline Greissinger as a marketing and sales intern. Greissinger is a Clemson University Dean’s List student, whose previous experience includes serving…
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Matt Williams joins CBRE in Charleston as project manager
June 16, 2016CBRE announced that Matt Williams has joined its Carolinas Project Management team as a project manager. Williams joined other team members throughout the Carolinas under the leadership of David Thompson,…
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Sowell Gray attorney Beth Richardson elected to Central Carolina Community Foundation Board of Trustees
June 16, 2016Sowell Gray attorney Beth Richardson has been elected to the board of trustees of Central Carolina Community Foundation. The mission of Central Carolina Community Foundation is “to promote, facilitate, and…
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Richard S. Rosen selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
June 16, 2016Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive review process;…
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Richard S. Rosen selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
June 16, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive…
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Sowell Gray attorney Beth Richardson elected to Central Carolina Community Foundation Board of Trustees
June 16, 2016
Sowell Gray attorney Beth Richardson has been elected to the board of trustees of Central Carolina Community Foundation. The mission of Central Carolina Community Foundation is “to promote, facilitate, and…
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Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., receives Spirit of Sherman College Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic
June 15, 2016
Sherman College faculty member Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., was honored with the Spirit of Sherman College Award from his alma mater, Sherman College of Chiropractic, in Spartanburg, SC, at Lyceum…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names May 2016 Circle of Excellence recipients
June 15, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from May through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Dr. James Spencer named the first principal of Philip Simmons High School
June 15, 2016
Dr. James A. Spencer has been named the first principal of Philip Simmons High School located in Huger, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at its…
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Heritage Classic Foundation welcomes new team member
June 15, 2016
The Heritage Classic Foundation, general tournament sponsor of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is pleased to announce that Derek Paton has joined the team as vice president of sales…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 1481 Tobias Gadson Boulevard
June 15, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias Medical Building, LLC in the lease of a 7,873 sf office space located at 1481 Tobias Gadson…
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Trish Aston joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
June 15, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trish Aston has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Aston enters the real estate industry following 17…
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Delegation visit from Greenville, S.C. to Kortrijk, Belgium June 22-25, 2016
June 15, 2016
Statement from Delegation The purpose of the ‘G2K’ delegation visit is to learn more about our Sister City of Kortrijk, its people, ambitions, approach and accomplishments. While being over here,…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC launches 1031 Replacement Property Solutions (1031RPS.com)
June 15, 2016
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched a new focused venture 1031 Replacement Property Solutions and its website, www.1031RPS.com as an on-line marketplace for “Accredited Investors” to access an inventory of…
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Citadel historian making history of his own with Braddock’s Defeat
June 15, 2016
David Preston begins sequel after Braddock’s earns six awards including top history award CHARLESTON, SC – New evidence uncovered by one of The Citadel’s history professors about what is described…
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AAF of the Midlands announces PAALS as the ‘16-‘17 public service recipient
June 15, 2016
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has awarded local non-profit, PAALS as the club’s public service client for 2016-2017. The Midlands chapter selects one nonprofit organization in our…
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Life Cycle Engineering Chairman and Co-founder James R. Fei has passed away
June 15, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has announced with deep sadness the passing of James (Jim) Robert Fei, the firm’s Co-founder, Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fei guided…
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USDA provides targeted ginning cost share assistance to cotton producers
June 15, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently announced it will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance payments to cotton producers through the new Cotton…
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Teamphoria selects The Brandon Agency as agency of record
June 15, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Brandon Agency, one of the largest independently owned marketing communications firms in the Carolinas, today announced that Teamphoria, a leading expert in human resources software built…
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Mary Black Foundation accepting grant applications
June 15, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation announced that it is accepting grant applications for its fall grant cycle. The mission of the Mary Black Foundation is to invest in…
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Richland one announces new principals, assignments for 2016-2017 school year
June 15, 2016
New principals will greet students, faculty and staff at several Richland One schools when the 2016-2017 school year begins in August. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon announces the following…
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Six percent container growth, $248M in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority
June 15, 2016
SCPA reports 2.3 percent increase in fiscal year-to-date container volumes CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors adopted a financial plan for the 2017…
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Six percent container growth, $248M in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority
June 15, 2016
SCPA reports 2.3 percent increase in fiscal year-to-date container volumes CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors adopted a financial plan for the 2017…
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SCE&G provides generous support to Senior Resources’ programs
June 15, 2016
Senior Resources received a $15,000 grant from SCE&G to support the agency’s programs. The funding will be divided between the Meals on Wheels program and two annual fundraisers – the…
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Workforce development & flood relief major focus of Bank of America grants
June 15, 2016
Bank’s Community Support Has Major Impact in State w/ $3M in Total SC Giving Last Year Bank of America is honored to be a part of the South Carolina community for…
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Sites announced for children’s free summer meal program
June 15, 2016
Through August 12, Richland One will provide free healthy meals to children 18 years old or younger at more than 100 sites throughout the community. This year, there will be…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA celebrates 13th anniversary
June 15, 2016McDonnell and Associates, PA, opened in 2003 by CEO Edward G. McDonnell, celebrates its 13th year in business. McDonnell and Associates, PA is a multi-state general law practice providing title…
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Colonial Life donates $6,000 in Challenge for Charity
June 15, 2016
Media members competed in annual quiz show on behalf of their favorite charities. COLUMBIA, SC – The State newspaper bested seven other media teams in today’s 15th annual Colonial Life…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 51 from Leadership Columbia class
June 15, 2016
Over 50 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership…
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Interim chancellor of USC Upstate named
June 15, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of South Carolina’s vice president for system planning, has been named interim chancellor of USC Upstate as the university continues the search for its next leader.…
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Interim chancellor of USC Upstate named
June 15, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of South Carolina’s vice president for system planning, has been named interim chancellor of USC Upstate as the university continues the search for its next leader.…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Lean-Agile product certification
June 15, 2016Irmo-based Evanetics announces that founder, Gary K Evans, has attained certification as a SAFe 4 Program Consultant (SPC4). He has been assisting companies nationwide in Lean-Agile, enterprise organizational tranformation for…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital physicians concerned about rise in heat stroke deaths in children
June 15, 2016
Physicians remind community of how quickly temperatures can rise in cars Pediatric critical care physician Jason Peck, M.D., pediatric intensivist at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, has seen the tragic…
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Bond Dickinson and Womble Carlyle forge transatlantic alliance
June 15, 2016
A Strategic Collaboration between U.K. and U.S. Law Firms LONDON – Bond Dickinson LLP and Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP announced they have entered a transatlantic strategic alliance. The alliance between…
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Marathon Health continues to provide savings and improve the health of Lexington County government employees
June 15, 2016BURLINGTON, Vt. and LEXINGTON, S.C.— Marathon Health, Inc. and Lexington County Government in Lexington, S.C., today announced year end results for the second year of operations for the County’s employee…
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EdVenture’s Daniel Cummins will attend White House event for National Week of Making
June 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – For the second year, EdVenture’s Daniel Cummins will represent the State of South Carolina in Washington D.C. Last year, Cummins exhibited his Kitchen Sink Piano at the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA Rankings
June 15, 2016Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, published by Chambers and Partners. The legal directory annually ranks American law firms and lawyers by…
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Alzheimer’s Association SC highlights “truths” about the disease during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
June 15, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. For instance, many people are…
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Lexington One Board names new White Knoll High principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has hired a proven educator as the new leader for White Knoll High School. During a special called…
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Lexington One promotes Nester to LMS principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Gloria B. Nester during a special board meeting on June 9, 2016. Currently an…
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Stanley promoted to LMES principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During a special board meeting on June 9, 2016, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jennifer A. Stanley to principal…
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Lexington One names Beverly OGES assistant principal
June 15, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Stacy M. Beverly during a special meeting called on June 3, 2016. Beverly joins…
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Alzheimer’s Association SC highlights “truths” about the disease during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
June 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. For instance, many people are…
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NAI Avant Arranges ±16,000 Square Foot Industrial Lease in West Columbia
June 15, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, (pictured, right) and broker Lee Bussell, Jr. recently represented the landlord in the lease transaction at 75 Old Barnwell Road in West Columbia,…
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14 tips for stopping elder financial abuse in its tracks
June 15, 2016
Every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud. Studies show elder financial abuse costs seniors approximately $2.9 billion each year. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day…
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Lean-Agile product certification
June 15, 2016
Irmo-based Evanetics announces that founder, Gary K Evans, has attained certification as a SAFe 4 Program Consultant (SPC4). He has been assisting companies nationwide in Lean-Agile, enterprise organizational tranformation for…
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