Veravas raises $4 million in seed funding
February 19, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC & OAKDALE, MN – Veravas, Inc., a diagnostic company founded in Charleston announced a significant milestone, reaching a total of $4 million in funding from private investors through…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four Senior Leadership Team members
February 19, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, announced promotions within its Senior Leadership Team: Bo Rogers, Senior Vice President of Client Services; John Fuhler, Vice President of Business Services; Kari…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/14/2020 to 02/20/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 1 $58,018,348 $70,002,074 2 Birds Of Prey 2 $17,172,686 $61,859,171…
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Immedion welcomes Tim Morrissey to sales team
February 18, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Tim Morrissey as Senior Sales Executive. In his new role, Tim will…
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Continental Realty Corporation purchases Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in South Carolina for $147 million
February 18, 2020Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a 510,000 square foot open-air regional shopping venue situated in Mt. Pleasant,…
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New Charleston Deal Alliance gives dealmaking professionals a place to connect
February 18, 2020
A new organization aims to spotlight the fast-growing Charleston region as an attractive and robust market for closing business deals. Charleston Deal Alliance will connect dealmakers so they can compare…
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Ask and Receive Coaching’s CEO Stacey Bevill becomes HeartMath® Certified Trainer
February 18, 2020
Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching (a division of Ask and Receive, Inc.), has added another professional designation – HeartMath® Certified Trainer – to her long…
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Furman offers Customer-Centric Innovation program to Upstate
February 18, 2020
To help organizational leaders adapt to the new speed of innovation, the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman has created “Customer-Centric Innovation,” a three-day program offered April 21-23,…
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Nextel South resigns with RealOp Investments in Atlanta
February 18, 2020
Lincoln Property Company Southeast (Lincoln) has secured a full-floor renewal at The Corners Office Park, located in the Peachtree Corners submarket of Atlanta. This news comes a few months after…
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A M King hires experienced superintendent Mitch Pingry for Greenville operation
February 18, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated design-build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has hired seasoned construction professional Mitch Pingry as superintendent based in the firm’s Greenville office.…
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American Heart Association to celebrate million-dollar Lowcountry Heart Walk
February 18, 2020
The American Heart Association will host the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here in Charleston! The Lowcountry Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, February 29th at Brittlebank…
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Lowcountry Land Trust expands popular springtime Sporting Clays Shoot
February 18, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first Women’s…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $375,100 to 10 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 18, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is pleased to award $375,100 to 10 Connected Communities grant recipients. In response to two questions, “What makes residents love…
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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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Stinson Ferguson returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
February 18, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed Stinson Ferguson back to the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Stinson focuses her practice on construction and utility litigation, commercial dispute litigation, collections management and…
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Hobcaw Barony plans outdoor winter events this February with Trail Rides and Camellias & Tea
February 18, 2020
Belle Baruch began purchasing sections of Hobcaw Barony from her father in 1935, and soon after began creating an outdoor oasis by building a house and stable complex, Bellefield Plantation,…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 17, 2020The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The purpose…
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Joe Erwin to Chair Scouts Patron Dinner honoring Mike Baur
February 17, 2020
Annual Event Highlights Scouting Programs and Impact The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Mike Baur, ScanSource Chairman and CEO, will be honored at its 2020…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Kate Kiel for nursing excellence
February 17, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Kate Kiel, RN as the most recent recipient of the Daisy RN Award for Exceptional Nurses. Kiel began her nursing career at East…
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The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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Helping Hands Dental Clinic extends operations, adding services on Fridays
February 17, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown (Helping Hands) has been providing free dental care for Georgetown County residents since the inception of its dental clinic in 2013. Today, Helping Hands announces the…
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Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care announces ribbon cutting and grand opening in West Ashley
February 17, 2020
Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony followed by a networking celebration on February 20 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. for their new…
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Donate blood on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and become a “Columbia Lifesaver” for patients in need.
February 17, 2020
Saving lives isn’t just for superheroes. Everyday citizens in our community are capable of sharing the gift of life. The community is invited to answer the call of patients in…
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MUSC trustees vote to move projects forward in Indian Land and Williamsburg-Lake City area
February 17, 2020
Progress was squarely on the agenda for board members during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). In addition…
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USC Upstate and College of Charleston announce new dual-degree nursing partnership
February 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Upstate and the College of Charleston are pleased to announce they will partner to offer an innovative, dual-degree program that will enable students at the…
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Clemson researchers present findings from extensive research on food insecurity in Pickens County
February 17, 2020
Clemson researchers recently released findings on the issue of food insecurity in Pickens County along with recommendations and proposed solutions to the problem. The extensive study of hunger and food…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s core retail occupancy trends upward
February 17, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Over the past 12 months, the Charleston retail market absorbed 207,646 square feet, in the fourth quarter of…
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Teri Watts joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 17, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Teri Watts has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Watts knows the joys and challenges of relocating…
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The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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The HDR Young Professionals Group awards $5,000 to STEM-focused childhood literacy efforts in the Midlands through United Way of the Midlands
February 17, 2020
The HDR Foundation today presented United Way of the Midlands with a grant of $5,000 to provide STEM-focused reading nooks, literacy kits, and snacks for Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) students…
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Brent Williams named Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies for United Community Bank
February 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced Brent Williams has been promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies. In this newly created role, Williams will be responsible for the planning and…
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City Market kicks off Masters weekend with The Vista Open
February 17, 2020
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
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Fireflies 2020 single game tickets on sale February 20
February 17, 2020
Tickets for All 70 Fireflies Home Games to Go on Sale Thursday at 10am Single game tickets for the 2020 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Thursday, February 20…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island extending an enticing discount on weddings to teachers & first responders
February 17, 2020
If you are a teacher or first responder, and are planning your upcoming wedding, you should consider taking advantage of a very enticing discount being extended by the AAA Four…
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Lynch named Interim Executive Director of Transportation for CCSD
February 17, 2020
Charleston County School District can announce that James Lynch has been named Interim Executive Director of Transportation. Executive Director of Transportation, William “Jeff” Scott is retiring at the end of…
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Distinguished teacher named to board overseeing the nation’s report card
February 17, 2020
Richland Two Coordinator of Professional Learning and AP U.S. government and politics teacher Patrick Kelly has been appointed to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes administrative assistant
February 17, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Robin Hillyer-Miles to its staff as administrative assistant, a newly created position designed to assist in the efficient operations of the staff and maintain relationships…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2020 board members and leadership team
February 17, 2020
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Chip Reaves as board chair; Ashley Brooks as vice-chair and governance chair, Michael…
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American College of Mortgage Attorneys selects Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Dan Orvin as a Fellow
February 17, 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Dan Orvin has been elected as a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). Formed in 1974, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA)…
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Four companies receive a total of $175,000 in SCRA grants
February 17, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $175,000. Competitor Tent is a unique, new mobile app aimed…
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2020 Census Hiring Events planned for Richland County
February 17, 2020
Conducting an official count of every person who lives in the United States is a large task. To help with the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire…
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Mullikin named Leadership in Law Honoree
February 17, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Environmental attorney and global expedition leader Tom Mullikin has been named among the 2020 South Carolina LEADERSHIP IN LAW HONOREES and will…
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New flex space warehouse ready to meet growing industrial market
February 17, 2020
To meet the continued demand for industrial space in the Charleston area, real estate investment firm Charleston Commercial is overseeing the construction and leasing of a new warehouse in Stark…
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The Cassina Group ends 2019 as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales over $1 million
February 17, 2020
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, had a successful 2019, closing the year as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales more than $1 million*. The firm…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis
February 16, 2020
Only the top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars.* 1 of only 7 RIA firms in SC to receive Morningstar Separate Account Ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s…
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Arthrex selects one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina as first youth apprentice
February 16, 2020
Arthrex selected its first youth apprentice from the Pickens County Career and Technology Center program. Bradie Reece, one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina, will be learning…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Leadership Programs and Marketing Assistant
February 16, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Tori Burke-Koskela as Director of Leadership Programs and Anna Kooper as Marketing Assistant. As Director of Leadership Programs, Tori is responsible for the…
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West Columbia’s Norfolk Street to temporarily closed for re-paving beginning Monday, February 17, 2020
February 16, 2020
The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Norfolk Street, between State Street and Carpenter Street, for re-paving, beginning Monday, February 17, 2020. The contractors will have flagmen present to…
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