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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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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TD Bank names Shannon Stephens Regional Vice President for Midlands Market
June 2, 2016
TD Bank has named Shannon Stephens regional vice president for the Midlands of S.C. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers and ensuring TD Bank’s legendary…
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Charleston Animal Society a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofit”
June 2, 2016
Charleston Animal Society announced its continued commitment to excellence with awards from two of the most prestigious nonprofit watchdog groups in the country. In May, Charleston Animal Society was selected as…
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Registration open for 17th annual Race for The ARK
June 2, 2016
Registration opens today for the 17th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK on Aug. 27 in downtown Summerville. This 5K run/walk raises money for The ARK in its work…
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Woodlands at Furman names Foley Sales and Marketing Director
June 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman has hired Amy Foley as Sales and Marketing Director for the continuing care retirement community. Foley is a native of Ohio with a…
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Fireflies organize youth baseball skills camps
June 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies have scheduled two, three-day youth baseball skills camps this summer at Spirit Communications Park. The camps are scheduled for mid-July and mid-August. The first…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting nominations for 7th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards
June 2, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, is seeking nominations for the 7th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards. The Best of Philanthropy Awards honor ordinary people in the…
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PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility
June 2, 2016
Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development…
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PA Solutions opening Greenville County facility
June 2, 2016
Engineering Company Launching New Operation In The Upstate GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – PA Solutions, a full-service automation controls engineering company, is constructing a new facility in Greenville County. The development will…
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Spring Valley High School accepted to TransformSC’s statewide network
June 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Spring Valley has been accepted to TransformSC’s network of innovative schools. There are now 51 TransformSC schools in 21 districts across the state. “More and more schools…
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McNair’s Adam Landy elected to SC Bar and ABA House of Delegates
June 2, 2016McNair Law Firm announced that Adam Landy has been elected to the House of Delegates for both the South Carolina Bar (SC Bar) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Adam…
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Pawmetto Lifeline hosts Kitten Shower & Adoption Event this weekend
June 2, 2016Pawmetto Lifeline is encouraging kitten adoptions by hosting a Kitten Shower & Adoption Event this Saturday from 12pm to 4pm at their 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia facility. There will be…
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The Beach Company acquires property in Forest Acres
June 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – An affiliate of The Beach Company, headquartered in Charleston, S.C., announces the acquisition of approximately 12 acres in the City of Forest Acres, S.C., at the former site…
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Zipit Wireless selected by EnviroVac for emergency notification of environmental disasters
June 2, 2016
Leading provider of industrial and environmental services adopts critical messaging solution for mobile alerting to field technicians. Zipit Wireless announced that EnviroVac, the premier provider in industrial and environmental cleaning…
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McNair’s Adam Landy elected to SC Bar and ABA House of Delegates
June 2, 2016
McNair Law Firm announced that Adam Landy has been elected to the House of Delegates for both the South Carolina Bar (SC Bar) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Adam…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting nominations for 7th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards
June 2, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, is seeking nominations for the 7th Annual Best of Philanthropy Awards. The Best of Philanthropy Awards honor ordinary people in the…
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Pawmetto Lifeline hosts Kitten Shower & Adoption Event this weekend
June 2, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline is encouraging kitten adoptions by hosting a Kitten Shower & Adoption Event this Saturday from 12pm to 4pm at their 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia facility. There will be…
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Magnolia encourages blood donations with free admission coupon
June 1, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations in June by offering free garden admission to America’s oldest garden. Give blood or attempt…
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Avison Young office lease – The Franke Building
June 1, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Leslie M. Fellabom represented TwoBeeTwo Associates, LLC in the leasing of a 955 sf office condo located in The Franke Building at 171…
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Jennifer Davis joins the North Pleasantburg off of C. Dan Joyner, realtors
June 1, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of Jennifer “JD” Davis as a Sales Associate. She joins the company’s North Pleasantburg office in Greenville. Davis brings nearly…
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Alex Eccles joins the Pelham Rd office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
June 1, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce the addition of Alex Eccles as a sales associate at the company’s Pelham Road office. Eccles comes from PH…
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Pump up your summer
June 1, 2016
With the official start of the summer travel season just around the corner, vacationers will be hitting the roads across the Palmetto State. This summer, the South Carolina Department of…
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Pump up your summer
June 1, 2016
With the official start of the summer travel season just around the corner, vacationers will be hitting the roads across the Palmetto State. This summer, the South Carolina Department of…
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SCE&G urges customers to prepare for 2016 hurricane season
June 1, 2016
Today marks the beginning of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, and SCE&G encourages customers to take time now to understand hurricane risks, get prepared, make a plan and stay informed.…
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Richland County providing free training for small, local businesses
June 1, 2016
Small and local businesses have an opportunity to take part in free training that can help them expand their reach and increase their profitability. The Richland County Office of Small…
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1×1 Design turns five
June 1, 2016
On June 1, 2016, 1×1 Design marks the fifth anniversary of the firm. Since the establishment of the company, 1×1 Design has concentrated on completing innovative projects, cultivating strong client…
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Richland County Month in Review: May
June 1, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in May: Richland County sold the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at its Jim Hamilton–L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) to a private developer, Hangar…
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Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. to become Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
June 1, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. announced this week that the practice has officially changed its name to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery as…
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Jackson hires James Bell as CDL, Event Specialist
June 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired James Bell as CDL, Event Specialist. Bell most recently served…
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Chambers & Partners rank Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. and three attorneys as Leaders in Law
June 1, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – The law firm of Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Chambers…
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LS3P climbing Interior Design Magazine’s Top 100 Giants list
June 1, 2016LS3P, whose reach has expanded to eight offices in three states in the Southeast and projects nationwide, has recently climbed to 55th place in Interior Design Magazine’s annual Design Giants…
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Coldwell Banker and Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate join forces
June 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in North and South Carolina and Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate, the No. 1 brokerage in Columbia, S.C., have joined forces to become…
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Poker Run, Walk or Crawl to benefit local children’s shelter
June 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts! The Thunder Riders H.O.G (Harley Owners Group) Chapter #2051 is hosting a charity poker run, walk or crawl to raise money for Palmetto…
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Finnegan heads SCBIO Board of Directors
June 1, 2016
G. Thomas Finnegan, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Co-Head of the Medical University Hospital Innovation Center at the Medical University of South Carolina was named Chairman…
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