Negin Farsad, TED Fellow and Comedy Central writer, brings ‘Social Justice Comedy’ to Harbison Theatre
February 24, 2016“Fighting Islamophobia, Bigotry, and What Have You with Comedy” Comedy and social issues don’t always blend well – unless you’re “social justice” comedian Negin Farsad. In the engaging talk “Fighting…
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CBRE negotiates sale of adaptive reuse property Southlake Center
February 24, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE has finalized the sale of Southlake Center, a multi-tenant office building in Lexington, South Carolina. CBRE’s Aaron Dupree, Patrick Gildea, and Martin Moore provided investment expertise to…
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Redefined set to open as Charleston’s newest couture consignment boutique
February 24, 2016Church St. Clothing Boutique Now Accepting Appointments for New Consignors CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined, LLC management is pleased to announce that the company will open “Redefined,” an upscale consignment boutique located at…
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NAI Avant facilitates sale of ±24,702 SF retail center in Forest Acres
February 24, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Dail Longaker recently represented the seller, CRP-Fort Jackson, LLC in the sale of the newly developed Jackson Square retail center on Forest Drive…
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5th Annual Columbia Fashion Week
February 24, 2016Style is out, FASHION is in! Now in its fifth year, Columbia Fashion Week (formerly Columbia Style Week) has become one of the city’s most anticipated community events. Featuring multiple…
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NAI Avant arranges ±11,900 SF flex building lease in Charleston
February 24, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn and Nick Stomski, SIOR, as well as broker Scott Peevy, CCIM recently represented the landlord in a ±11,900 SF lease transaction…
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BCSD Kindergarten, Head Start and CDEP Kick-Off
February 23, 2016Berkeley County School District is hosting its ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten” event Feb. 29- March 04. The district will begin registering three-, four-, and five-year olds for its early childhood programs…
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Two South Carolina institutions are recognized as Finalists for 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
February 23, 2016Public encouraged to share stories of institutions’ excellence in programs and services on IMLS Facebook Page The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced that South Carolina’s Columbia Museum…
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Four BJU graphic design students win Addy® Awards
February 23, 2016Four Bob Jones University graphic design students were presented the ADDY® Award for Creative Excellence by the Greenville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation on Sat., Feb. 20. The four…
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Lockheed Martin to showcase T-50A Cockpit Demonstrator at Greenville Operations
February 23, 2016Reporters invited to “Fly” T-50A Cockpit Demonstrator . . Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will host a T-50A cockpit demonstrator event at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 29, at its Greenville…
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Spring Language classes at Upstate International
February 23, 2016Jump into spring with a language course at Upstate International. Learning a new language is known to increase brain size and functionality, so whether you want to learn for work,…
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Clemson alumni honored with college awards
February 23, 2016The annual College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) Alumni Reception and Awards kicked off at the South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo in Florence on Jan. 12. Many…
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ERA Wilder Realty welcomes new Broker in Charleston
February 23, 2016ERA Wilder Realty has recently designated Cynthia Hill as the new Broker in Charge of their Charleston office. In her new leadership role, Hill will be bringing her extensive knowledge…
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Richland Library named 2016 National Medal Finalist
February 23, 2016Making a difference in the community . . Shining a spotlight on community fixtures across the country,the Institute of Museum and Library Services is announcing Richland Library as one of…
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Cat Perry, trainer at Dog Trainers Workshop, places fourth at Inaugural Westminster Kennel Club Masters Obedience Championship
February 23, 2016Cat Perry, a trainer with Dog Trainers Workshop, a full-service dog training and boarding facility based in Fountain Inn, SC, has placed fourth with her Labrador Retriever, Wyatt, in the…
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NAI Avant Facilitates sale of ±24,702 square foot retail center in Forest Acres, SC
February 23, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Dail Longaker recently represented the seller, CRP-Fort Jackson, LLC in the sale of the newly developed Jackson Square retail center on Forest Drive in Columbia. The…
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Paul V. Fant, Sr. recognized as United Way Humanitarian of the Year
February 23, 2016United Way of the Midlands will recognize Paul V. Fant, Sr. as the 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and…
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Advertisement of Vacancy on Façade Improvement Review Committee
February 23, 2016The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications to fill the Architect vacancy on the Façade Improvement Review Committee. The purpose of this committee is to review,…
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City to host upcoming Mentor-Protégé Training Series
February 23, 2016WHAT: The City will host a Mentor-Protégé Training Series on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 9-5 pm at the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. The March 3rd training topics will include:…
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Richland One Schools win 19 Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for student academic achievement
February 23, 2016Richland One schools won 19 Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver Awards, the state’s highest educational award for academic achievement and student improvement. The names of the 14 winning schools for…
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Furman University among top producers of U.S. Fulbright Scholars in 2015-16
February 23, 2016When it comes to sending its graduates around the world to teach and conduct research as prestigious Fulbright Scholars, Furman University is once again among the very best in the…
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Columbia Museum of Art selected as National Medal Finalist for Museum and Library Service
February 23, 2016The CMA is one of 15 museums from around the nation to be selected for the nation’s highest honor recognizing community contributions and impact for museums and libraries . .…
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Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces Jon J. Robertson as shareholder
February 23, 2016Abacus Planning Group, Inc., announces that Jon J. Robertson, LL.M, CFP® has become a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Robertson joined Abacus in 2007 shortly after receiving his Juris Doctor…
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Caliber Home Loans welcomes Sr. Loan Consultant Dedra Isenbarger to Columbia branch
February 23, 2016Kelly Allison, Regional Vice President of Caliber Home Loans, Southeast Builder Division, welcomes Dedra Fox Isenbarger, Senior Loan Consultant, to Caliber’s Columbia office. Caliber Home Loans, Inc. is a full-service…
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Midlands area Lions drive volunteerism into 21st Century
February 23, 2016Lions Clubs International Bus Tour visits Columbia to examine flood relief, vision screenings and youth efforts as part of 100-year assessment The world’s largest service organization will visit Columbia…
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Sowell Gray attorney Beth Richardson elected chair of New Morning Foundation Board of Directors
February 23, 2016Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC attorney Beth Richardson was recently elected Chair of the board of New Morning Foundation. New Morning Foundation was founded in 2002 by the late…
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NAI Avant facilitates sale of ±24,702 SF retail center in Forest Acres
February 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Dail Longaker recently represented the seller, CRP-Fort Jackson, LLC in the sale of the newly developed Jackson Square retail center on Forest Drive…
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Terra welcomes James Alford as General Manager
February 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s seasonal preparation of Southern dishes using local products whenever possible at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that James Alford…
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South Carolina State Museum wins South Carolina Governor’s Cup Award
February 23, 2016South Carolina’s Top Award for Travel and Tourism COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and…
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South Carolina State Museum wins South Carolina Governor’s Cup Award
February 23, 2016South Carolina’s Top Award for Travel and Tourism COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and…
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Rawle Murdy welcomes new Business and Office Operations Coordinator
February 23, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Rawle Murdy, an integrated brand agency, is excited to announce the most recent addition to its growing team. Rachel Spagnolo has joined Rawle Murdy as the New…
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State of South Carolina hires CBRE to sell surplus properties
February 23, 2016The South Carolina Department of Administration selected CBRE as the exclusive agent for the sale of more than 45 surplus properties totaling approximately 690 acres. The sale of these underutilized…
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State of South Carolina hires CBRE to sell surplus properties
February 23, 2016The South Carolina Department of Administration selected CBRE as the exclusive agent for the sale of more than 45 surplus properties totaling approximately 690 acres. The sale of these underutilized…
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Terra welcomes James Alford as General Manager
February 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s seasonal preparation of Southern dishes using local products whenever possible at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that James Alford…
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CresCom Bank announces new promotions and hires
February 22, 2016CresCom Bank, the community banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted team members and added to its staff this month, including: Charleston, S.C. Natasha Weston has officially joined CresCom…
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CresCom Bank sponsors Walk for Autism for 6th year
February 22, 2016CresCom Bank announces that it once again will be sponsoring the annual Walk for Autism on April 16. This marks the 6th year the bank has sponsored the event. Starting…
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Sloane Stephens and Eugenie Bouchard join 2016 Volvo Car Open player field
February 22, 2016Sloane Stephens and Eugenie Bouchard have committed to play in the inaugural Volvo Car Open (formerly the Family Circle Cup), April 2nd – 10th, 2016, on Daniel Island in Charleston,…
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Ryan Funke joins CresCom Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender
February 22, 2016CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, welcomes Ryan Funke as the newest vice president/commercial lender. Funke joins the CresCom Bank team from First Reliance Bank, where he held…
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Duke Energy launches website to ‘enlighten, inform and inspire’
February 22, 2016Hosted by Duke Energy, illumination.duke-energy.com is a new online destination for feature stories, expert advice and insights about energy. The website showcases stories about remarkable people, innovations, and community and…
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Furman French Professor Marianne Bessy publishes book about depiction of migration in French film
February 22, 2016Furman University Associate Professor of French Dr. Marianne Bessy has published a new book which examines representations of migration in contemporary French cinema. The book, a multi-author essay collection co-directed…
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David Gossett recognized by General Counsel for Client Service
February 22, 2016Nexsen Pruet attorney David Gossett has been named a “BTI Client Service All-Star” for 2016, according to an independently researched, client-driven ranking of attorneys. David Gossett, Managing Partner for Professionals…
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Two Richland One students named U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates
February 22, 2016Two Richland One students have been named as candidates for the highly prestigious 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors Sydney Proffitt and Emma Hurst of A.C. Flora High School have…
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FEBRUARY ONLY: Pawmetto Lifeline’s $20 Female Cat Spays, “Beat The Heat” Ending Soon
February 22, 2016Pawmetto Lifeline still has appointment’s available for the “Beat the Heat” $20 female cat spay campaign. The campaign is open to all residents, no zip code restrictions, and will be…
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District Five accepting 4K applications for the 2016-2017 school year
February 22, 2016Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016. Parents of children…
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Midlands students to compete in regional mock trial competitions
February 22, 2016Thirteen schools in the Midlands will compete in the annual SC Bar Regional High School Mock Trial Competitions on Saturday, Feb. 27 in Lexington and Sumter. Students will present…
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District Five schools receive Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards
February 22, 2016Fourteen schools in Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named winners of Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards, according to a new report by the state Department of Education. The awards…
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Cecil Brazell receives Richard N. Sendler Award
February 22, 2016Cecil Brazell of C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. received the prestigious Richard N. Sendler Award at meeting of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina held February…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
February 22, 2016NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Spartanburg, South Carolina: Stuart Smith of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Arthur State Bank, in leasing to Robins & Morton…
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Bob Jones University hosting “We Stand Together”
February 22, 2016Project to benefit Greenville Cancer Society Bob Jones University is hosting “We Stand Together” onTuesday, Feb. 23, in the Davis Field House on the BJU campus. “We Stand Together”…
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Spartanburg guitarist to play at Chapman Sunday
February 22, 2016Spartanburg-based guitarist and bass player Corey McDaniels will play a live and free two-hour concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy…
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