Tom’s Guide declares Computer Direct’s Volta: Just Plain Powerful
May 9, 2016
Computer Direct Outlet’s Volta VZ desktop workstation has scored another major review – this time from one of the leading magazines in the tech industry world. Tom’s Guide declared the…
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Columbia attorney Lindsay Joyner receives Katharine Heath Manning Perry Award
May 9, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. attorney Lindsay Joyner has long been a dedicated servant to the community in Columbia, South Carolina. As a result of this dedication, Joyner has been…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services awarded a Historic Columbia Foundation Preservation Award for the 522 Lady Street project
May 9, 2016
Lambert Architecture + Construction Services announced their most recent award received by the Historic Columbia Foundation on May 4th. The firm is honored to accept this award and to be…
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More than $1.6 million in donations raised during Midlands Gives 2016
May 9, 2016Preliminary results and prize winners announced for annual online giving challenge Thanks to an incredible groundswell of support from corporate partners, participating nonprofits and thousands of everyday philanthropists who made…
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Richland Library Executive Director honored for contributions in the field
May 9, 2016
Considered a premier local honor, Richland Library Executive Director Melanie Huggins is the recipient of the F. William Summers Outstanding Alumni Award, presented April 11, 2016 by faculty at the…
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Mashburn Construction holds topping out party for Aloft Hotel in the Vista
May 9, 2016
Mashburn Construction is holding a topping out party at the new Aloft Hotel located on Lady Street on May 11 from noon until 2 p.m. “Topping out” is an age-old…
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In South Carolina Walmart provides $30 million to charitable organizations during last fiscal year
May 9, 2016
Walmart Donates $1.42 Billion in FY16 to Advance Commitments to Economic Opportunity, Sustainability and Local Communities Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave…
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NAI Avant arranges ±6,195 square foot office lease in Landmark II building
May 9, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace and broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the landlord in a lease transaction at 3700 Forest Drive, otherwise known as the Landmark II building. The…
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Call to Chapin property owners: maintain your properties to avoid fines
May 9, 2016
New guidelines passed in November are designed to improve Town’s appearance Chapin Town Council strengthened Chapter 10 (Health and Sanitation) Public Nuisances section of its town code last November to…
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More than $1.6 million in donations raised during Midlands Gives 2016
May 9, 2016
Preliminary results and prize winners announced for annual online giving challenge Thanks to an incredible groundswell of support from corporate partners, participating nonprofits and thousands of everyday philanthropists who made…
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Phillips Staffing adds Melanie Sass to lead accounting & finance team
May 9, 2016
Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Melanie Sass as Accounting Manager on its rapidly growing team. Mrs. Sass joins…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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Mashburn Construction awarded by the Historic Columbia Foundation for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
May 6, 2016
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was honored with an award for Preservation/Renovation by the Preservation Awards Committee of the Historic Columbia Foundation. Mashburn worked with 1×1 Design; together they completed the…
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Mashburn Construction awarded by the Historic Columbia Foundation
May 6, 2016
The War Mouth was honored with an award for Adaptive Use by the Preservation Awards Committee of the Historic Columbia Foundation. Together with Studio 2LR Architects, Mashburn Construction repurposed the…
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Youngest person to ever receive an associate’s degree from Midlands Technical College first to walk across stage
May 6, 2016
Of the nearly 2,200 students receiving degrees, diplomas and certificates from Midlands Technical Wednesday, the one who walked across the stage first happened to be the last one born. That’s…
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Home Run 5K
May 6, 2016Join the Building Industry Association for the Home Run 5K through the award winning neighborhoods of Lake Carolina as we kick-off the 2016 Tour of Homes on June 4. Named…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns Preservation Award for Adaptive Use in historic Cottontown District
May 6, 2016Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, earned a 2016 Historic Columbia Preservation Award for Adaptive Use in the Cottontown neighborhood. The…
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Home Run 5K
May 6, 2016
Join the Building Industry Association for the Home Run 5K through the award winning neighborhoods of Lake Carolina as we kick-off the 2016 Tour of Homes on June 4. Named…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns Preservation Award for Adaptive Use in historic Cottontown District
May 6, 2016
Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, earned a 2016 Historic Columbia Preservation Award for Adaptive Use in the Cottontown neighborhood. The…
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Lexington County: April’s “Green is Clean” month a success!
May 6, 2016On the 22nd of March, the Lexington County Council, by resolution, proclaimed April as “Green is Clean Month” and encouraged Lexington County citizens to participate in the several events to…
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Land sold in Goose Creek, SC for Dental Practice
May 5, 2016Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of one acre of land situated along Parrish Farms Drive and Carnes Crossing in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Solomon Family Dentistry purchased…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
May 5, 2016Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share payable on June 16, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business…
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Duke Energy focused on customers, future strategy, CEO tells shareholders
May 5, 2016Duke Energy is focused on its customers and future strategy in a rapidly evolving industry, CEO Lynn Good told investors at the company’s annual shareholder meeting today. “Our customers are…
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Pawmetto Lifeline announces low-cost Wellness Program now open to the public
May 5, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline announced the opening of their Wellness Program, which will be offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality veterinary services for animals in the Midlands community. Pet owners and…
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Pulcra Chemicals awards first scholarship during SOURCE Program
May 5, 2016
A new partnership between Pulcra Chemicals LLC in Rock Hill and Winthrop University will support students studying chemistry or conducting chemistry research. During the 2016 Showcase of Undergraduate Research and…
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Riley returns to First Citizens Bank as commercial banking manager for Columbia, Upstate SC
May 5, 2016
Chris Riley has returned to First Citizens Bank as manager of commercial banking for the Columbia and Greenville/Spartanburg areas. He leads First Citizens’ commercial banking teams for these markets, focusing…
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Riley returns to First Citizens Bank as commercial banking manager for Columbia, Upstate SC
May 5, 2016
Chris Riley has returned to First Citizens Bank as manager of commercial banking for the Columbia and Greenville/Spartanburg areas. He leads First Citizens’ commercial banking teams for these markets, focusing…
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AT&T commits to hiring 20,000 veterans by 2020
May 5, 2016
Doubles Military Hiring Commitment at White House Joining Forces Event WASHINGTON, DC – Doubling its military hiring commitment, AT&T* has announced it plans to hire an additional 10,000 veterans…
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Richland County sells historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar to be transformed into microbrewery
May 5, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – After many years of good ideas, negotiations, offers, false starts and close calls, Richland County has now sold the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at the Jim Hamilton–L.B.…
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SCRA accepts Better IV as a client company
May 5, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC- As part of its ongoing mission to foster high-tech economic growth in South Carolina, SCRA’s SC Launch program announced the acceptance of Charleston-based company BetterIV, Inc. into the…
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SCRA accepts Better IV as a client company
May 5, 2016SUMMERVILLE, SC- As part of its ongoing mission to foster high-tech economic growth in South Carolina, SCRA’s SC Launch program announced the acceptance of Charleston-based company BetterIV, Inc. into the…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital pediatric surgeon concerned about golf cart injuries
May 5, 2016
Children’s Hospital offers tips for keeping children safe while riding in golf carts Last summer, at least four school-age children were brought to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital because of…
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Midlands Ride of Silence announces May 18 as worldwide ride date
May 5, 2016The Midlands Ride of Silence honoring cyclists who have been hit or killed by motorists will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. The ride will start…
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J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South…
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J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South…
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Port-driven activity contributes to strong development and tight market
May 5, 2016
Research & Forecast Report: Q1-2016 Charleston’s Industrial Market Key Takeaways Charleston, South Carolina’s industrial market continues to tighten as the Port of Charleston remains a driver for manufacturers and distributors…
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Port-driven activity contributes to strong development and tight market
May 5, 2016
Research & Forecast Report: Q1-2016 Charleston’s Industrial Market Key Takeaways Charleston, South Carolina’s industrial market continues to tighten as the Port of Charleston remains a driver for manufacturers and distributors…
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Building Industry Charitable Foundation awards grants for $70,000 for Flood Relief
May 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Since October 2015, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has provided grants totaling $115,000 to support neighbors across the state that were victims of the historic rain event…
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Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power…
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Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power…
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Colliers International announces first quarter Top Producers
May 5, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina has announced its top-producing brokerage associates for the first quarter of 2016. While these associates distinguished themselves with significant sales and leasing transactions, the company as…
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Colliers International announces first quarter Top Producers
May 5, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina has announced its top-producing brokerage associates for the first quarter of 2016. While these associates distinguished themselves with significant sales and leasing transactions, the company as…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Midlands Ride of Silence announces May 18 as worldwide ride date
May 5, 2016
The Midlands Ride of Silence honoring cyclists who have been hit or killed by motorists will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. The ride will start…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors starts renovations on its Greer office
May 4, 2016
The Greer office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has begun renovations on its office building, located at 705 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., which the company originally opened in…
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ZWO promotes Chris Bradley to creative director
May 4, 2016
ZWO Branding and Marketing has promoted Chris Bradley from associate creative director to creative director. Hired initially as a designer with ZWO in 2009, Bradley developed further skills in video…
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Diamonds Direct donates to MUSC Children’s Hospital
May 4, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., with a new location in Mt. Pleasant, will present a check to the campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease of 3,588 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 4, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 3,588 SF of office space located in Ridgeway Business Park located at 3125 Ashley Phosphate Road,…
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New Scholarship commemorates late art teacher Jimmie Matthews ’83, ’89
May 4, 2016
The moment Jimmie Matthews ’83, ’89 picked up a stick and traced figures into the dirt at his grandmother’s farm was the moment he fell in love with art. Matthews…
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