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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East Point Academy Head of School bestowed highest civilian honor
February 16, 2020
Governor McMasters awarded the Order of the Palmetto to East Point Academy Head of School Mark A. Bounds for extraordinary service and achievements across the state of South Carolina. Bounds…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps
February 16, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
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Repairs to shade structures at Waterfront Park begin
February 16, 2020
The City of Charleston has contracted with IPW to perform repairs on the three shade structures on the pier at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Waterfront Park. The pier will remain…
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Mission Lexington announces 2020 Board of Directors
February 16, 2020
Mission Lexington announces that the following individuals will serve as the 2020 Board of Directors. Will Cheatham, of First Community Bank will serve as the President and Chairman. Chris Rice…
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Concrete progress: upgrades coming to North Springs Road intersection
February 16, 2020
A detailed project to improve traffic flow on North Springs Road in northeast Richland County is moving forward. Crews working for Richland County Transportation will soon install traffic control signs…
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Second annual On the Table survey showcases optimism and empowerment for change
February 14, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $19,600 in “Beyond the Table” mini-grants Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has released its 2019 On the Table Impact Report.…
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Recent Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
February 14, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Mount Pleasant Business Enterprises, Inc. leased 1,100 square feet of retail space at 1081 Johnnie…
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Ogletree Deakins add Caroline Page as immigration lawyer to Columbia office
February 13, 2020
Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office is excited to welcome its 9th immigration lawyer, Caroline Page. Page received both her J.D. and undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Previously, she…
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Management Solutions adds two new clients
February 13, 2020
Management Solutions, an authorized PXT Select™ partner based in Greenville, S.C., recently expanded its client portfolio with the addition of two new clients. BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina and…
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Greenville Technical College and Phillis Wheatley Community Center partner to help ex-offenders transition successfully
February 13, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are collaborating to create an Upstate Ex-Offender Re-entry Center. The center, housed at PWCC, will provide case management activities…
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Viviana Hankins joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 13, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Viviana Hankins has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Hankins was raised in Greenville, has seen the…
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WellSpent announces facilitators and roundtable sessions for upcoming forum
February 13, 2020
WellSpent — the first forum to bring together business and healthcare leaders to discuss and develop statewide initiatives will be taking place later this month. The forum is set to…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Annual Builder’s Breakfast to honor the life of Thomas Few
February 13, 2020
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their Annual Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 7:00 AM. This year,…
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Martha “Arden” Stelly joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 13, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Martha “Arden” Stelly has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Stelly was born and raised in Americus, GA.…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) hires industry veteran Matt Lochel as new Head of Strategy and Client Services
February 13, 2020
Jeff Dezen Public Relations has announced that PR veteran Matt Lochel is returning to the agency in the newly created role of Head of Strategy and Client Services. He will…
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Cottontown Art Crawl – March 14
February 13, 2020
The second annual Cottontown Art Crawl (CAC) will take place in the historic neighborhood of Bellevue, commonly known as Cottontown, in downtown Columbia, SC on on Saturday, March 14 from 10…
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The Cliffs welcomes two sales executives to real estate team
February 13, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Mike Williams and Zack Thomas have joined its real estate team as sales executives. Williams joins the Mountain Region sales office, which includes The Cliffs at…
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Paige Catherine Haines joins Jarrard, Nowell & Russell
February 13, 2020
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Paige Catherine Haines as a bookkeeper in the N. Charleston office. In this role, Haines…
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CofC Day celebration raises over $5 million
February 13, 2020
As part of the celebration around the College of Charleston’s 250th anniversary, on Jan. 30, 2020, the College launched CofC Day, a 24-hour giving day aimed at generating excitement and…
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DHEC study shows S.C. schools can take steps to reduce amounts of waste generated each day
February 13, 2020
More than half of the waste schools send to landfills could be prevented, according to a school waste study released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control…
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Attorney Lauren Trask joins Collins & Lacy
February 13, 2020
Hire bolsters law firm’s workers’ compensation practice as it enters its 3rd generation Attorney Lauren Trask has joined the Workers’ Compensation Defense Practice at Collins & Lacy in Columbia. Trask is experienced in defending…
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Richland County conservation teacher earns state award
February 13, 2020A Richland County educator has been named the state’s Conservation Teacher of the Year (Primary) by the S.C. Association of Conservation Districts. Jennifer Mancke of Harmony School was nominated for…
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Douglas Machine Shop, Inc. expanding operations in Chesterfield County
February 13, 2020
More Than $2.5 Million Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Douglas Machine Shop, Inc., a custom metal fabricator and machine shop, announced plans to expand its current operations in Chesterfield…
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City of Columbia Community Development Public Meetings
February 13, 2020The City of Columbia Community Development Department will be hosting public forums and public meetings, and your input is vital as we plan for the future. Community Development is required,…
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GOP tax law leaves SC small businesses behind
February 12, 2020
By Frank Knapp CEO South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce Today, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting South Carolina to tout the business benefits of the 2017 Tax…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Department of Administration’s Santee Cooper Report
February 12, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the Department of Administration’s report on Santee Cooper, which the Department was directed to complete by Act 95 of 2019: “The interests…
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“Hire Me SC” campaign looks to improve Lowcountry Disability Employment
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina campaign empowers Lowcountry businesses to focus on the talents of individuals with disabilities South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, today announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 12, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Paige Bryant and Craig Waites represented 1509…
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Education Reform Bill Detailed
February 12, 2020
A 63-page bill in the SC Senate would mean more changes in the state’s public schools rather than true education reform, according to Pam Mills, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s…
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Fiscal and economic expert talks about the national Debt at Presbyterian College
February 12, 2020
Fiscal and economic expert Romina Boccia considered three big questions during her recent lecture at Presbyterian College. She asked, “Does the nation’s fiscal situation look good or bad? What does…
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Learn about the U.S. Marines during the American Revolution at free lecture
February 12, 2020
Before the halls of Montezuma, and even before the shores of Tripoli, the United States Marine Corps played a critical role in the formation of this nation from its very…
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Godshall Recruiting wins ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best of Staffing® Award for service excellence
February 12, 2020Godshall Recruiting, a leading recruiting and staffing agency recently received Best of Staffing Client Award for providing superior service to their clients. Awarded in partnership with presenting sponsor, CareerBuilder, and…
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Red Dress Sundays celebrates second annual services; Mayor to participate in Greater St. Luke AME’s February 16 service
February 12, 2020
Last year, local nonprofit The Medi brought Red Dress Sunday to Charleston. Previously held across four states—Florida, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland—in the years since February 2005, the event introduced awareness…
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Historic Cokesbury College to Hold Wedding Expo March 5
February 12, 2020
Wedding Expo March 5 highlights historic Cokesbury College as wedding venue Historic Cokesbury College, located at 210 College Drive in Cokesbury, S.C., will host its first Wedding Expo Thursday, March…
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What to do if you receive a notice from the SCDOR
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) sends thousands of notices each year, particularly during or after tax season to help process a return or to collect taxes owed. If…
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Rhodes receives Leadership in Law Award
February 12, 2020
Janet Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer and partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is receiving a Leadership in Law Award from South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. She’ll be among 28 attorneys…
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Shawn Skillman joins communications team at Flock and Rally
February 12, 2020
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrates the addition of accomplished public relations professional Shawn Skillman to its team as a…
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