Columbia Fireflies Unveil Team Mascot, Mason
April 8, 2016
Team opened mysterious box at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital on Thursday COLUMBIA, SC — The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their team mascot on Thursday, only a few hours before their inaugural…
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Midlands Technical College strikes agreement with Coker College to saves students money, ease transfer
April 8, 2016
Coker College and Midlands Technical College have formalized a bridge agreement that will give MTC students access to programs and services to facilitate their transfer to Coker College. The agreement,…
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NFL Star to Present Check for $100,000 to Blythewood High School
April 8, 2016
Blythewood High School graduate and NFL Pro-Bowl defensive back Justin Bethel will be at the BHS campus Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. to present a check for $100,000 to…
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Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences Magnet Program named National Magnet School of Distinction
April 8, 2016
COLUMBIA – Ridge View High School’s Institute for Health Sciences has been named a National Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and…
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Ramos, Ingram Shine On Opening Night
April 8, 2016
By Kevin Fitzgerald / MILB.comCHARLESTON, SC – Shortstop Milton Ramos collected two singles and drove in a pair of runs on Opening Night on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell short,…
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Ramos, Ingram Shine On Opening Night
April 8, 2016
By Kevin Fitzgerald / MILB.comCHARLESTON, SC – Shortstop Milton Ramos collected two singles and drove in a pair of runs on Opening Night on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell short,…
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NAI Avant procures land sale in downtown Columbia
April 8, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, Paul Hartley, SIOR, as well as Paul Paschal, represented the buyer in the sale of ±.29 acres of land in downtown Columbia. Bordering the…
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LS3P congratulates new architect Alisha Coleman, AIA
April 8, 2016
LS3P is pleased to congratulate Alisha Coleman, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing the required training hours in diverse experience categories, Coleman recently passed…
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Call for Artists!
April 8, 2016Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…
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EdVenture joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child
April 8, 2016
EdVenture Children’s Museum joins South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children in celebration of the National Week of the Young Child™ from April 11 to April 16 at…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016
Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Global Eco Adventures to celebrate Earth Day with gala
April 8, 2016
Internationally acclaimed zoologist Jim Fowler among event’s special guests CAMDEN, SC – Global Eco Adventures (GEA) will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a lineup of special guests – including wildlife…
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Randy Robinson named as Berkeley High School varsity football coach
April 7, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley High School (BHS) named Randy Robinson as the new varsity football coach. Robinson has been coaching at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, SC since 1995.…
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Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 7, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
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SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session
April 7, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…
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SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session
April 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…
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Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award
April 7, 2016
Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award Just 218 students, representing 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, received the award in 2016. Sponsor…
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Bohn, Choi and Simpson are newest additions to the RBC Heritage Field
April 7, 2016
Jason Bohn, KJ Choi and Webb Simpson have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is taking place April 11-17, 2016…
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Early stage ventures create more than 250 new jobs, raise over $69 million in capital in 2015
April 7, 2016
From raising a remarkable $69.4 million in new capital to creating more than 250 new full-time jobs, the impact of innovation-based startups on the Upstate economy continues to grow rapidly.…
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SANDLAPPER Securities adds Financial Advisor
April 7, 2016
The award winning independent broker dealer, SANDLAPPER Securities, has added financial advisor Susan Greene Lockwood to their broker dealer network. Lockwood joins SANDLAPPER Securities with 25 years of financial advising…
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Tommy Britt joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 7, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tommy Britt as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Tommy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in accounting at SC Telco Federal…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces Destination Oconee Hire
April 7, 2016
The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announced the addition of Janet Hartman as Manager of the Destination Oconee strategy. A native of Iowa, Hartman joins the OEA team after working as…
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Robert Wood appointed to Accountancy Board
April 7, 2016
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, announced that Columbia shareholder Robert P. Wood was appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to serve on the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Bob concentrates his…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recognized for DUI enforcement efforts
April 7, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has recognized the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for its efforts in 2015 to enforce the state’s DUI laws and remove impaired drivers from…
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Palmetto Health and USC selected for national professional development program
April 7, 2016
Palmetto Health and the University of South Carolina (USC) have been chosen to take part in an innovative national learning collaborative with eight other institutions across the country. The three-…
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James E. Clyburn Golf Center accepting registrations for girls golf clinics
April 7, 2016
The James E. Clyburn Golf Center, a LPGA-USGA Girls Golf site, will host free golf clinics for girls ages 5-17 beginning in April. The James E. Clyburn Golf Center is…
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Congaree National Park becomes first Poo-Poo Project east of the Mississippi
April 7, 2016
With the installation of 4 Poo-Poo Screens, Congaree National Park becomes Teton Raptor Center’s first Poo-Poo Project partner east of the Mississippi. The screens have been placed on ventilation pipes…
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Updated “Yard Ordinance” gives owners more time to remedy problems
April 7, 2016
An updated Richland County ordinance gives residents more time to get weeds and other rank vegetation under control before citations are written. The ordinance now allows a property owner 30…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges the sale of office building for $6.5 Million
April 7, 2016Allegiancy Acquires Ashley Corporate Center in Charleston, SC CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services, announced today the sale of the Ashley Corporate…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Taylor Self joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
April 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Taylor Self has joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as the Marketing…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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Winthrop benefactor descendant establishes endowed scholarship for history majors
April 7, 2016
ROCK HILL, SC – John Winthrop understands the importance of examining the past to prepare and plan for the future. A descendant of Winthrop University benefactor Robert C. Winthrop, he…
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SYNNEX Corporation wins Red Hat North America Partner Award
April 7, 2016
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading technology solutions distributor, is proud to announce that it has been named Commercial Distributor of the Year by Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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Mills named Executive Director of the USC Upstate Greenville Campuses
April 6, 2016
Stacey D. Mills ’96 has been named executive director of the University of South Carolina Upstate Greenville Campuses, which includes the coordination of all operations and outreach of the USC…
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School receives South Carolina Excellence Award
April 6, 2016St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School was awarded the Association for Learning Environments’ 2016 Excellence Award during the organization’s annual South Carolina Spring Conference. Started in 1939 by a Franciscan…
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Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the lease of 1,125 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston
April 6, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the landlord, Leatherwood Associates, Inc. in the lease of 1,125 SF of flex space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Unit 205 in North…
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Weight Management Center offers weight loss telehealth program
April 6, 2016It’s that time again… when springtime bestirs us to get more active and head outside, regardless of how a winter of less activity and more food may have added a…
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Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office receives Agency of the Year Award for 5th consecutive year
April 6, 2016
In a ceremony held on April 6, 2016 at the Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office received the Agency of the Year award (for departments with 51-100…
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Gary Pope Jr., Public Finance Attorney, named new member at Pope Flynn
April 6, 2016
Gary Pope Jr. has been named a new member at Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, effective April of 2016. Pope will continue…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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GCM receives $750 Share the Love grant
April 6, 2016
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has been awarded a $750 grant as part of the 2015 Meals on Wheels Driving the Movement grant program. The grant funding, raised through the 2015-2016…
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Angelique Kerber volleys with Andrea Petkovic on Breach Inlet in Charleston, SC
April 6, 2016
German tennis players Angelique Kerber, World No. 2, and Andrea Petkovic, World No. 38, played tennis on a temporary court built on Breach Inlet for a promotional shoot for the…
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5,000 SF Office/Warehouse For Sale in N. Charleston
April 6, 2016
North Charleston warehouse for sale – 4560 Great Oak Drive 29418 Price – $725,000 Available Space – 5,000 SF Property Description Attractive 5,000 SF single-story office building in turn-key condition. This…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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iDrive Greenville hires new talent for expansion into high line service
April 6, 2016
Consumer-driven car buying company hiring game-changing service talent to fuel new concepts in service business iDrive Greenville, innovators in custom order, pre-owned car buying, has been busy hiring service…
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