Columbia Chamber seeks applications for Leadership Columbia Program
March 1, 2016
Leadership Columbia Class of 2016-2017 Applications Now Open The Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is now taking applications for the Class of 2016 – 2017. Founded in 1942, the…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ awards Providence Hospitals its top rating for the 18th consecutive time
March 1, 2016
The prestigious rating shows Providence is among the top 15 percent nationally among hospitals performing coronary bypass surgery The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating…
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NAI Avant arranges ±7,316 square foot lease at shopping center on Two Notch Road
March 1, 2016NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM and broker John Metts recently represented the landlord in a ±7,316 square foot (SF) lease transaction at 9221 Two Notch Road…
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NAI Avant arranges ±7,316 square foot lease at shopping center on Two Notch Road
March 1, 2016
NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM and broker John Metts recently represented the landlord in a ±7,316 square foot (SF) lease transaction at 9221 Two Notch Road…
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Diamonds Direct celebrates grand opening with array of festive events
February 29, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Mt. Pleasant with a series of events set to benefit Shawn…
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Charleston Animal Society: free spay/neuters for cats!
February 29, 2016
Charleston Animal Society offered free spays and neuters for cats in Charleston County on Saturday. More than 140 cats were scheduled for surgery in the first “Spay-Neuter Blitz” of 2016.…
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Stratford CyberPatriot teams win 1st place awards in State Gold and Silver Tiers
February 29, 2016Two teams of high school students from Stratford High School in Goose Creek, SC, recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National…
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Nexton Elementary a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School
February 29, 2016Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Nexton Elementary as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship…
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MUSC med school graduate paving path for other aspiring black physicians
February 29, 2016Ja’Pel Sumpter, M.D., a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, knows she’s one of the lucky ones. As the only child of a teenage mother, Sumpter spent most…
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World Trade Center Charleston to host International Finance Seminar
February 29, 2016
World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC), a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an International Finance Seminar in an effort to educate local businesses on how to…
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Pete Harper Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,323 SF of Office Space in Charleston, SC
February 29, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 2,323 SF of office space located in West Charleston Business Center at 1941 Savage Road,…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in Leasing 1,885 SF of Office Space in Mount Pleasant, SC
February 29, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Landlord, Gus H. Bell, LLC, in the lease of a 1,885 SF office space expansion for The Humanities Foundation Inc. located at…
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Pete Harper Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 425 SF of Office Space in Daniel Island, SC
February 29, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Island Market, LLC in the lease of 425 SF of office space located at 901 Island Park Drive, Unit 205…
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South Carolina Alliance for Mobile Infrastructure recognizes transit system
February 29, 2016
Greenlink and Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) were recognized by the South Carolina Alliance for Mobile Infrastructure at its annual conference in Isle of Palms last week. The Alliance, whose members…
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Scott and Company CPAs announces new hire
February 29, 2016
Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Kate Kilcoyne has joined the firm’s Assurance and Advisory Services team as…
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Nazi-Looted Cranach Painting comes on loan to M&G
February 29, 2016
A Nazi-looted painting, significant for its role in art restitution history, is now on display at the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green untilJune 5. Titled “Madonna and Child in…
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World Trade Center Charleston hosts international finance seminar
February 29, 2016
Part of effort to increase region’s export activity CHARLESTON, SC – World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC), a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an International Finance…
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Greenville Technical College’s PTK Students Win First Place for Project that Benefited South Carolina Heart Gallery
February 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society received a first place award from the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) in the 2016 Student Community…
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Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant
February 29, 2016Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant Company plans to file future Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) applications…
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City Welcomes Carolina Kernels to North Main with a ribbon cutting ceremony
February 29, 2016
On Tuesday, March 1, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Councilman Sam Davis will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Carolina Kernels to North Main St. The ribbon cutting will be…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 522 Wando Lane
February 29, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Tradd Varner represented Finger Snappin’ Entertainment in the leasing of 1,920 sf warehouse space located at 522 Wando Lane in Mt. Pleasant, South…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 522 Wando Lane
February 29, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Tradd Varner represented Finger Snappin’ Entertainment in the leasing of 1,920 sf warehouse space located at 522 Wando Lane in Mt. Pleasant, South…
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Blythewood High School Teacher recognized at local author showcase
February 29, 2016
Blythewood High School German teacher Dr. Arthur Turfa was one of 30 authors at Richland Library’s Local Author Showcase this past weekend. The event, part of the Deckle Edge S.C.…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden offers wild escape for budding imaginations
February 29, 2016Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has contributed $200,000 to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in support of the Zoo’s numerous educational opportunities including Summer Zoo Camp that begins on Monday,…
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Richland County to receive $23.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Flood Grant funds
February 29, 2016
Richland County will receive $23.5 million for flood recovery efforts, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday. The CDBG-Disaster Recovery funding is part of $157 million…
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South Carolina Pastors Alliance calls for immediate resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham
February 29, 2016The Executive Council of the South Carolina Pastors Alliance (The Alliance), called for the immediate resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham from the office of Senator from South Carolina in the…
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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as 2015 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
February 29, 2016CBRE announced that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE Brokerage Services, was named as the 2015 Commercial Realtor of the Year by the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®. Kastenholz…
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Phillips Staffing hosting major job fair Wednesday, Thursday
February 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest staffing and human capital solution providers, will host a major Job Fair on Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3…
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Greenville ranks among national cities to watch
February 29, 2016
Greenville, SC, is on the list of cities to keep an eye on in 2016 in both the office and industrial arenas. Greenville has reached a point of economic stability,…
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2016 Upstate Regional Summit call for presenters
February 29, 2016
Upstate Organizations and Leaders Invited to Participate in Regional Conversations GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top has issued a call for presenters for this fall’s 2016 Upstate Regional Summit “Creating…
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BASF wins Business Black Box “Green Award”
February 29, 2016
MAULDIN, SC – Recently, BASF’s Mauldin and White Stone, South Carolina sites accepted the 2016 Business Black Box magazine’s “Green Award.” The award recognizes South Carolina companies or individuals focused on protecting…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo partners with St. Bernard Project and their flood victim relief program
February 29, 2016On February 27th, members of the The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo volunteered their day to assist the St. Bernard Project (SBP) with their flood victim relief efforts. Pictured below…
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NAI Avant Represents Prominent Commercial Real Estate Firm and Lists 100% of NC and SC Portfolio
February 29, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM will represent Malon D. Mimms Company, a privately- owned commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, in exclusively listing…
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Avison Young land sale – 14.5 acres in North Charleston
February 29, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Chris Fraser, CCIM & Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Commissioners of Public Works of The City of Charleston, SC in the sale…
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Avison Young land sale – 14.5 acres in North Charleston
February 29, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Chris Fraser, CCIM & Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Commissioners of Public Works of The City of Charleston, SC in the sale…
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Pawmetto Lifeline Offering Discounted Spay/Neuter Surgeries During March “Spring Fling” Campaign
February 29, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline is offering discounted spay and neuter surgeries for both cats and dogs during the month of March as part of their “Spring Fling” campaign. The campaign’s goal is…
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NAI Avant Represents Prominent Commercial Real Estate Firm and Lists 100% of NC and SC Portfolio
February 29, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM will represent Malon D. Mimms Company, a privately- owned commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, in exclusively listing…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo partners with St. Bernard Project and their flood victim relief program
February 29, 2016
On February 27th, members of the The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo volunteered their day to assist the St. Bernard Project (SBP) with their flood victim relief efforts. Pictured below…
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Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales
February 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings. In 2015, the…
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Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales
February 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings. In 2015, the…
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Stacy Kuper announces candidacy for Greenville County Council District 21
February 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Community and business leader Stacy Kuper announced Friday she plans to run for County Council Seat 21, which represents a wide swath of the county’s eastside. “I…
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South Carolina Pastors Alliance Calls for Immediate Resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham
February 28, 2016The Executive Council of the South Carolina Pastors Alliance (The Alliance), called for the immediate resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham from the office of Senator from South Carolina in the…
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Carter Hall named Associate Financial Advisor with Nachman Norwood & Parrott
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Nachman Norwood & Parrott announced that registered associate Carter R. Hall has been named Associate Financial Advisor. In his new role, Hall will have increased responsibility for…
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Liquid Catering toasts to five years
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, February 18, Liquid Catering toasted to five years as the Upstate’s premier event bartending company. Founded in 2011 by local hospitality entrepreneur Tammy Johnson, Liquid…
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Sylvan Learning invites community to Anderson grand opening celebration
February 26, 2016
Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration Party on March 5th, 2016 at their new location at 110 Miracle Mile Drive in Anderson from 2:00 to…
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Nationally Recognized Speaker on Immigration and Refugee Resettlement to Speak at Laurens County Tea Party March Meeting
February 26, 2016
The Laurens County Tea Party in South Carolina secured James Simpson, a nationally recognized speaker on the issues of immigration and resettlement to speak at the March 17th meeting of…
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Ob Hospitalist Group continues expansion, opens eight new programs
February 26, 2016
Opens Eight New Programs in 4th Quarter Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is proud to announce the opening of eight new OB/GYN hospitalist programs in the 2015 fourth quarter, tying…
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Thrive Upstate announced as new name for county’s largest disability service provider
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, the county’s largest and oldest provider of services for those with disabilities, has announced its new name: Thrive Upstate.…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Year finalist
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named a top three finalist for Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award Tuesday night at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner…
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Six PGA tour standouts are the latest to the RBC heritage
February 26, 2016
Paul Casey, Ben Crane, Jason Kokrak, Peter Malnati, Seung-Yul Noh and Vaughn Taylor are the latest PGA TOUR Pros to commit to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.…
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