MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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NAI Avant arranges ±18,000 square foot industrial building lease
April 6, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the landlord in a lease transaction at 130 Atlas Court in Columbia, SC. The property features a ±18,000 square foot industrial…
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NAI Avant arranges ±18,000 square foot industrial building lease
April 6, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the landlord in a lease transaction at 130 Atlas Court in Columbia, SC. The property features a ±18,000 square foot industrial…
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‘Midlands Gives’ sees 50% increase in participating local nonprofits for upcoming 24-hour Giving Challenge on May 3rd
April 6, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation releases list of more than 375 local charities More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge…
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A Palmetto Health Children’s Emergency Center 20th Anniversary story
April 5, 2016
As a special education teacher at Lexington High School, Suzanne Myers had a special place in her heart for children with special needs. She and her husband, William “Billy” Myers,…
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Columbia Tennis Center clay courts resurfacing project completed
April 5, 2016
The clay courts at the Columbia Tennis located at 1635 Whaley Street are open to the public, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced. The courts were closed…
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Winthrop Alumna establishes scholarship to commemorate family member
April 5, 2016
Niki Behr ’94, ’99, payroll manager at Winthrop, remembers well the struggle of working nearly full time to finance her university education. Through a new scholarship, Behr will provide aid…
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Mets Reveal unofficial Fireflies roster for 2016 season
April 5, 2016
The New York Mets released an unofficial Opening Day roster for the 2016 Fireflies on Tuesday. The squad features four Mets prospects – as ranked by Baseball America and MLB.com…
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Blue Avenue launches new website
April 5, 2016Blue Avenue, the Columbia-based economic development marketing team, has launched a new website at www.goblueavenue.com. Blue Avenue is Colleen Coletta and Rhonda Rawl. Colleen specializes in brand and visual design…
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Carolina food favorites take center stage at second annual Food Festival
April 5, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – From the mountains of Asheville to the Outer Banks to Charleston, SC, guests can bring their appetites to eat, drink and experience the best of what the…
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Great Southern Homes surpasses two impressive sales milestones
April 5, 2016
In March, Great Southern Homes achieved the significant milestone of selling over 100 new homes within the month. (The company actually sold 110 homes in March.) . Through the first…
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Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival
April 5, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 14 – 17 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway,…
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Congaree National Park to conduct controlled burns
April 5, 2016
Park works to enhance habitat and reduce wildfire threats Congaree National Park plans to complete a controlled burn on approximately 600 acres of park woodlands during the month of…
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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards
April 5, 2016
The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2015 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and seventeen Colliers International professionals…
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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards
April 5, 2016
The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2015 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and seventeen Colliers International professionals…
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Construction employment increases in 234 out of 358 metro areas between February 2015 and 2016 as demand for construction continues to grow
April 5, 2016
Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine and Monroe, Mich. top growth list; Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, and Bloomington, Ill. have largest declines, many energy-producing metro areas experience big losses Construction employment increased in 234…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016
Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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LS3P congratulates Bryan Beerman, AIA
April 5, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P is pleased to congratulate Bryan Beerman, AIA, LEED GA, on becoming the firm’s newest licensed architect. In addition to completing required training hours in diverse experience categories,…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse named Top 20 wedding venue
April 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville has found its way onto the national radar for its downtown charm and growing food scene. Thanks to The Old Cigar Warehouse, Greenville tops another list…
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NAI Avant arranges ±8,320 square foot retail investment sale in Middleburg, FL
April 5, 2016NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Mid-Carolina Trading of Florida, LLC in its $1,994,000 purchase of a newly developed Family Dollar store in Middleburg, Florida. The ±8,320…
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Charleston Shop Curator Andrea Serrano to host Redefined grand opening party
April 5, 2016
Local artist Daniel Velasco slated to be the official artist for the event CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined is pleased to announce that Andrea Serrano, the Charleston Shop Curator, will…
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NAI Avant arranges ±8,320 square foot retail investment sale in Middleburg, FL
April 5, 2016
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Mid-Carolina Trading of Florida, LLC in its $1,994,000 purchase of a newly developed Family Dollar store in Middleburg, Florida. The ±8,320…
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Charleston Shop Curator Andrea Serrano to host Redefined grand opening party
April 4, 2016Local artist Daniel Velasco slated to be the official artist for the event CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined is pleased to announce that Andrea Serrano, the Charleston Shop Curator, will…
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Columbia office market begins 2016 with modest slowdown
April 4, 2016
Key Takeaways The Columbia, SC office market experienced a modest slowdown in activity during the first quarter of 2016 but still posted a slight increase in occupancy. Asking rental rates…
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Pete Harper and Bob Nuttall Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 1,210 SF of Office Space in North Charleston, SC
April 4, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Robert H. Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, represented the Landlord, Acquired Capital in the lease of 1,210 SF of office space in the Atrium…
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Baddeley, Brown, Singh are newest additions to the RBC Heritage Field
April 4, 2016
Scott Brown and Vijay Singh have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Past Champion Aaron Baddeley was given a sponsors exemption. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR…
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Avison Young Land Lease – 0 Innovation Drive
April 4, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Tradd Varner represented the landlord, wjjs of Summerville, Ltd. in the lease of a 1.00 Acres of land located at Innovation Drive in…
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Green Cloud Technologies earns Cisco’s Master Certification
April 4, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, an employee-owned cloud technology solutions provider based in Greenville, SC, announces that it has achieved Master Certification as a Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Master Partner. This…
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Singleton wins Corrington Award for Literary Excellence
April 4, 2016
Wofford College professor George W. Singleton has written himself into good company once again — this time as the 26th recipient of the prestigious John William Corrington Award for Literary…
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Wofford College receives grant from Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative
April 4, 2016
Wofford College has received a two-year grant to use virtual exchange to increase cross-cultural understanding and equip young people to participate in a global economy, the Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative…
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Becky Patterson joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 4, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Becky Patterson as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Becky joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience from another real estate company in the…
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Carla Harris to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
April 4, 2016
Columbia College announces Carla Harris, senior executive with Morgan Stanley and chair of the National Women’s Business Council, will be keynote speaker for the April 30, 2016, undergraduate commencement ceremony.…
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SCE&G opens Lake Murray Public Parks for 2016 recreation season
April 4, 2016
SCE&G’s public parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the Lake Murray Dam are open for the 2016 season. The boat-launching park on the Irmo side will be staffed…
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Columbia Housing Authority to host 29th Annual Wall of Fame Ceremony
April 4, 2016
Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) will host the 29th Annual Wall of Fame Ceremony Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Drew Wellness Center gym, 2101 Walker Solomon Way.…
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Candice Lively announces candidacy for Solicitor
April 4, 2016
Lexington County attorney Candice Lively formally announced her candidacy for 11th Circuit Solicitor this week, saying a “fresh face” is needed to implement critical improvements in the Solicitor’s Office. .…
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Fireflies seek national anthem performers for 2016 season
April 4, 2016
The inaugural 2016 Columbia Fireflies season is fast approaching and the team is looking for singers, musical artists or instrumentalists to perform the national anthem prior to each home game.…
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Arik Bjorn announces candidacy for 2nd Congressional District of South Carolina
April 4, 2016
At the Lexington County Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting, Arik Bjorn publicly announced his candidacy for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional seat. Bjorn described his campaign vision: “We are Government. When ‘We…
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Study shows how far money goes in Richland County
April 4, 2016
Balancing a budget can be tough: you have to know how far each dollar can be stretched. However, that may be easier in some places than others. A new study…
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Five Points Foundation donates $54,500 to local non-profits and charities
April 4, 2016
On Monday, April 4, 2016, the Five Points Foundation awarded $54,500 to over 30 charities and non-profit organizations in the Midlands from revenue generated from the 34th Annual St. Pat’s…
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Darlington Raceway names Amanda Bishop as its next “Lady in Black”
April 4, 2016
Darlington Raceway announced today South Carolina native Amanda Bishop has been selected as the Lady in Black for 2016. As the Lady in Black, Bishop will serve as a key…
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District accepting nominations for Richland One Hall of Fame
April 4, 2016
Richland One is accepting nominations for its 2016 Hall of Fame induction class. Persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the school district, their communities, their professions…
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EdVenture presents Ladies’ Night Out benefiting Yes, Every Child
April 4, 2016Signature FUN-draiser and Premiere Fashion Event to Showcase Columbia’s Finest Fashions EdVenture Children’s Museum presents Ladies’ Night Out, an exciting night of fashion, food, music and shopping on Thursday, May…
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Allen University and Phoenix One Enterprise Inc., Reading for Excellence Centers
April 4, 2016
Allen University, has partnered with Dr. Frankie T. Jones, Sr., President and CEO of Phoenix One Enterprise Inc., and Rooms To Go to create Reading for Excellence Centers campus wide.…
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Darlington Raceway names Amanda Bishop as its next “Lady in Black”
April 4, 2016
Bishop, a Greer, SC native, will represent the famed track in 2016 Darlington Raceway announced South Carolina native Amanda Bishop has been selected as the Lady in Black for…
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Schaeffler continues expansion in York County
April 4, 2016
Manufacturer of precision products investing $36.5 million, creating 105 jobs . . Schaeffler Group USA Inc., a company that has thrived in South Carolina, continues to expand its operations in…
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NAI Avant announces statewide Top Producers and President’s Award Recipient for 2015
April 4, 2016NAI Avant recently held its 2015 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Tom Milliken was awarded Top Sales…
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UofSC Moore School announces 2016 distinguished award winners
April 4, 2016The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will honor the 2016 Distinguished Award Winners at its 32nd annual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 19.…
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eighth blackbird to Kick Off Indie Grits 2016
April 4, 2016Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In partnership with Southern…
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