Coldwell Banker Caine introduces new awards: Circle of Excellence names April 2016 recipients
May 18, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from April through the newly minted Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is…
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A New Vision, New Life for West Ashley
May 18, 2016
Key Takeaways Population growth, job creation and a booming economy continue to drive Charleston, SC’s retail market. Retailers are investing in the market, contributing to declining vacancy rates and rising…
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City of Columbia recognized as 2016 Playful City USA Community
May 18, 2016
The City of Columbia is being honored with a 2016 Playful City USA designation for the third time. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the national recognition program honors cities and towns…
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Liberty Hill Teacher Selected for Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
May 18, 2016Liberty Hill Academy special education teacher Jennifer Sutton has been selected by the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics and the National Science Teachers Association to be trained at the…
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Jackson hires C.J. Cluck, Jamie O’Keefe as interns
May 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has selected C.J. Cluck and Jamie O’Keefe to participate in the company’s…
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New regenerative cell therapy now available in the Lowcountry
May 18, 2016
Advantage Healthcare of Charleston Utilizing Regenerative Cell Therapy for Patients CHARLESTON, SC – Think about how many friends and family you know that live with debilitating pain in…
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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports
May 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…
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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports
May 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…
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Richland Two social worker honored
May 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two School Social Worker Brenda Creighton received the School Social Worker of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of School Social Workers (SCASSW). “The desire…
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Richland Two names Nurse of the Year
May 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Summit Parkway Middle School’s (SPMS) Stacey Harris has been named the Richland Two Nurse of the Year. Harris has been with Richland Two as a school nurse…
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Students can still apply for Youth Corps!
May 18, 2016
Student after student has stated, “This year has been life changing for me.” And students can still apply! Application deadline for the next round of interviews is May 30, 2016…
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Colliers International’s Ron Anderson elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority
May 18, 2016
Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the City of Columbia’s representative on…
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Colliers International’s Ron Anderson elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority
May 18, 2016
Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the City of Columbia’s representative on…
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Wanda Hughes appointed Principal of E.B. Ellington Elementary School
May 18, 2016Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Wanda Lee Hughes has been appointed Principal at E.B. Ellington Elementary School. Hughes has served as Interim Principal at E.B. Ellington during the…
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Vanessa Brown appointed Principal of Baptist Hill Middle-High School
May 18, 2016Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Vanessa Brown has been appointed Principal at Baptist Hill Middle-High School. Brown has served as Interim Principal at Baptist Hill during the 2015-2016…
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Sherry Eppelsheimer, Ed.D. appointed Principal of Wando High School
May 18, 2016Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer has been appointed Principal at Wando High School. Dr. Eppelsheimer has served as Interim Principal at Wando High during the…
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Paul Padron appointed Principal of Deer Park Middle School
May 18, 2016Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Paul Padron has been appointed Principal at Deer Park Middle School. Padron has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Middle School Learning…
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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
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Richland Two students win National Merit Scholarships
May 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Three graduating seniors are the recipients of National Merit Scholarships. The students are Itai Almor, Richland Northeast High School; and Krishna T. Gorrepati and Samuel H. Bell,…
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District principal, teachers honored for conservation efforts
May 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – A Richland Two principal and a teacher are the newest recipients of Conservation Education Awards from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Catawba Trail Elementary…
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S.C. Phil announces 26 concerts that comprise 2016/2017 season
May 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic heads into a new season of concerts – on and off-stage – “on fire with energy” and “at the top of [its] game”…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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BIA to Host Building Codes Workshop
May 18, 2016RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES TO CHANGE IN 2016 The 2015 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on July 1, 2016.…
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BIA to Host Building Codes Workshop
May 18, 2016
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES TO CHANGE IN 2016 The 2015 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on July 1, 2016.…
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Magnolia Gardens site of living history through the eyes of the enslaved
May 17, 2016
Experience history with period-dressed “living historians” as they tell stories and present craft and cooking demonstrations on Saturday, May 21, to mark a time when enslaved Africans labored in America.…
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Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Shows May 27-29 and June 3-5/ Emerging Artist Awardees
May 17, 2016
Fine Craft Shows Charleston announced the Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show schedules for 2016. The two weekend shows will be held May 27-29 and June 3-5. Between the two weekends, nearly…
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Frampton Construction grows Charleston team by two
May 17, 2016
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, continues to add to the head count…
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Marketing Strategies, Inc. to provide PR services for Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
May 17, 2016
Marketing Strategies, Inc. has been selected to provide public relations services for the 26nd Annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. The Agency will work closely with Strand Media…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces new position and promotion appointments
May 17, 2016Two new professionals recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team and a high performing staff member received a promotion. Adrian B. Cain: Senior Vice President, Membership and…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 465 W. Coleman Boulevard
May 17, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the tenant, Employers Health Network Holdings, LLC in the lease of a 4,100 sf office space located at 465 W.…
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YMCA funds for Mission will serve local youth and families
May 17, 2016
The mission of the YMCA of Greenville is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each…
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Susie White joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
May 17, 2016
Wilson Associates Real Estate is proud to announce that Susie White has joined its team of top-flight real estate agents. White earned a law degree from the University of South…
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Two attorneys join Rogers Townsend
May 17, 2016
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, is pleased to announce that Dana A. Pellizzari and Clark T. Dawson have joined the Firm. Ms. Pellizzari is Special Counsel in Rogers Townsend’s Business…
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State Museum invites families to experience a night at the museum
May 17, 2016
The South Carolina State Museum is giving families a chance to experience a night at the museum, Friday May 27 through Saturday, May 26. Guests will get to explore the…
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Former Assistant Attorney General David Paavola joins Lewis Babcock L.L.P. as Associate
May 17, 2016
Attorney David L. Paavola has joined the law firm of Lewis Babcock in their Columbia, South Carolina office as an associate attorney representing individuals and businesses in the areas of…
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Lexington Medical Center earns Stroke Award
May 17, 2016
For the sixth consecutive year, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With…
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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto
May 17, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…
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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto
May 17, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…
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McKamey Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Manager
May 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Shannon McKamey as Project Manager at the GE Power project in Greenville, South…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County
May 17, 2016
Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…
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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County
May 17, 2016
Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…
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New study examines State’s teacher shortage
May 17, 2016
South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…
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New study examines State’s teacher shortage
May 17, 2016
South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…
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Recruiting Solutions Staffing Coordinator Anna Funderburk featured in industry magazine
May 17, 2016Anna Funderburk, Staffing Coordinator at Recruiting Solutions, was recently featured in the April 2016 edition of Staffing Success after earning her Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) designation. Staffing Success is an…
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Greenville Women Giving to award more than $575,000 in grants
May 17, 2016
Organization Distributes Grants in Support of Local Nonprofits Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $577,250 to 12 nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting yesterday. Committed…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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