College of Charleston to delay start of in-person classes until September 14
July 28, 2020The College of Charleston will delay the start of in-person instruction for fall semester until Sept. 14, 2020, President Andrew Hsu announced to the university community today. Fall semester classes will still begin on the…
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CPT Medical and Hoowaki® partner to tackle national COVID-19 testing kit demand
July 28, 2020
Innovative partnership to produce hundreds of thousands of comprehensive specimen collection kits weekly GREENVILLE, S.C – Two South Carolina-based companies are teaming up to address the national shortage of COVID-19…
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville partners with local service agencies to combat rapid increase in opioid overdoses
July 28, 2020
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville has partnered with Faces And Voices Of Recovery (FAVOR) Greenville, youturn, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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Spartanburg Chamber partners with Luxor Scientific to offer fast-turnaround COVID-19 testing for businesses
July 28, 2020
The Spartanburg Chamber’s Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force today announced an initiative to provide fast-turnaround COVID-19 testing to Spartanburg County businesses. Through an exclusive partnership with Luxor…
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SC Ports serves Michelin’s largest distribution center
July 28, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is proud to further its longtime partnership with Michelin North America, Inc. by moving cargo for the tiremaker’s largest distribution center. Michelin, which has its North American…
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College of Charleston named top school by ‘Fiske Guide’
July 28, 2020
The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021 has named the College of Charleston “the finest public liberal arts and sciences institution in South Carolina.” The noted guidebook compiled by Edward Fiske, former New York…
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South Carolina Federal opens Cane Bay Financial Center
July 28, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that its Cane Bay financial center, located at 1736 State Rd. in Summerville, is now open. The Cane Bay financial center…
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Matt Gumbert joins Rebuild Upstate as a home repair coordinator
July 28, 2020
Local nonprofit Rebuild Upstate has hired Matt Gumbert as a home repair coordinator. After earning his bachelor of arts in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University, Gumbert worked as a…
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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital sixth year in a row
July 28, 2020
U.S. News & World Report releases annual national rankings MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2020-2021 at annual meeting
July 28, 2020Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Virtual Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Cornelius Huff of the City of Inman…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute announces 2020 Honor Roll
July 28, 2020Fourteen cities and towns across the state have been recognized as honorees on the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government’s Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes annually the city councils…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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Urgent need for volunteers this week at Harvest Hope Food Bank
July 28, 2020The following shifts available for the remainder of this week: Tuesday, July 28 Senior box packing, 9 am – 11 am, 6 spots open Senior box packing, 11 am –…
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Nexton wins award excellence for land planning
July 28, 2020Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development practices, Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, was awarded the Grand Award for Best Community Land Plan during the 2020…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial market outperforms expectations amid pandemic
July 28, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The Columbia industrial market outperformed expectations with a total absorption of 479,072 square feet during the second quarter of 2020.…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $730,000 sale of 417 acres of timberland and recreational land near Lugoff, South Carolina
July 28, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston represented the seller, Huttoland, LLC, in the $730,000 sale of approximately 417 acres located on Screaming Eagle Road Extension near Lugoff,…
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Greer Community Ministries announces 2020-2021 board of directors
July 28, 2020
The Greer Community Ministries (GCM) board of directors for the 2020-2021 fiscal year includes seven returning and four new members. Bob Stroud will serve as board chair and will be…
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Tri-County Technical College announces plans for fall term
July 28, 2020
TCTC Strong: Our Path Forward is the name of Tri-County Technical College’s journey to return to on-campus learning amidst the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting the health and safety of students,…
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Frampton Construction brings Charleston Trade Center project to completion
July 28, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed the expansion of IFA’s Summerville, S.C., manufacturing and distribution facility. Located…
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U.S. News & World Report names Bon Secours St. Francis Health System among Best in South Carolina, Best in Greenville metro area
July 28, 2020
Hospitals Recognized as “High Performing” for Several Common Adult Procedures and Conditions Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2020-21 by U.S. News…
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Flagship Commercial represents numerous Upstate transactions
July 28, 2020
Benji Smith, CCIM; Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Broker; Jim Brown, Commercial Broker; Chisolm Nicholson Commercial Broker; Bart Coleman Commercial Broker; and Boomer Coleman, Broker with Flagship Commercial in Greenville, SC, recently…
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The Cliffs sees strong real estate sales and demand for mountain and lake regions in first half of 2020
July 28, 2020
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $47,000,000 in the first half of 2020, with an additional $50,000,000 in sales currently pending.…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new Board of Directors
July 28, 2020
Vista Guild Holds Historic Membership Vote The Congaree Vista Guild has welcomed a new board of directors who will serve the organization for a three-year term. Over the last year…
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Cason Development Group plans mixed-use along Forest Drive
July 28, 2020
Cason Development Group is planning a mixed-used commercial and residential project for the corner of Forest and Brentwood drives in the City of Forest Acres. The project includes two commercial…
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Rodney Craps promoted to operations coordinator
July 28, 2020
During the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Rodney D. Craps to operations coordinator. Rodney comes to Central Services…
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Wi-Fi hotspots are coming to Columbia Housing resident communities
July 28, 2020
Concerns continue to rise about the absence of high-speed Internet or broadband access in underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide this essential service in our community and help…
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D’Alberto & Graham opening West Columbia building
July 28, 2020
D’Alberto & Graham Attorneys & Advisors, concentrating on business law and commercial transactions, will open its new office building Monday, Aug 3, at 508 Meeting St. in West Columbia. “Our…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC receives $5,000 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
July 27, 2020
The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina’s (ABVI) Own Your Life program. Through the…
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Palmetto Priority is proving successful in boosting diners’ confidence
July 27, 2020
Palmetto Priority, a program launched by Governor Henry McMaster on July 1, is exceeding expectations. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, there were 206,300 hotel, restaurant…
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Milliken & Company increases inventory of reusable protective medical fabrics ideal for PPE
July 27, 2020
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than 150 years of textile expertise, has invested significant resources to increase domestic production of its Milliken PerimeterTM advanced medical fabrics.…
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Fetter Health Care Network continues serving Lowcountry through free COVID-19 testing clinics
July 27, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Charleston County. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the Lowcountry, Fetter…
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Opportunity Zone Site For Sale
July 27, 2020
2748 SPRUILL AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON Great opportunity zone value add/redevelopment property on 0.42 acres. Could make a great office, restaurant or retail site. The property is designated an orphan site…
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Recently renovated office condo in Mt. Pleasant
July 27, 2020
999 LAKE HUNTER CIRCLE, UNIT B, MT. PLEASANT ■ 2,087 SF Available For Lease or For Sale ■ Between the bridges in Central Mt. Pleasant. ■ Outstanding Mount Pleasant location…
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NAI Columbia brokers two leases at the Village at Sandhills despite COVID-19 Pandemic
July 27, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Bobby Balboni represented the landlord, Sandhill Center, in the lease of two retail suites consisting of approximately 6,050 square feet located in the prominent…
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Lincoln Stewart joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President and Portfolio Manager
July 27, 2020
Lincoln Stewart has joined First Reliance Bank as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager in Greenville, SC. In his new role, he will be responsible for underwriting and portfolio management…
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Lee Bussell, Jr. joins Wilson Kibler as Senior Brokerage Associate
July 27, 2020
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today Lee Bussell, Jr. has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a senior brokerage associate. Bussell…
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American Family Care expands to Clemson
July 27, 2020
Despite many day-to-day challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care and occupational medicine, continues to expand its…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Colonial Life CEO to help lead American Heart Association Tim Arnold, to serve on regional board of directors
July 27, 2020
Tim Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, was elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Arnold will serve on the board…
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RealOp Investments adds key industrial site in Memphis
July 27, 2020
Under RealOp Investment’s new ownership, the property will provide 817,274 square feet of newly renovated and rebranded industrial space RealOp Investments has acquired an 817,274-square-foot bulk warehouse industrial space in…
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Rebuild Upstate awarded $30,000 to preserve homes for rural veterans
July 27, 2020
Veterans and their families in rural communities will have better lives thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and the Housing Assistance Council and their efforts to build and preserve safe…
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Rural arts and culture initiative expands to 15 counties
July 27, 2020
Addressing local issues with S.C. Arts Commission program Across South Carolina, an initiative called The Art of Community: Rural SC has taken root, creating new networks, community engagement, partnerships and…
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ScanSource initiates $30 million expense reduction plan
July 27, 2020
Reports preliminary fourth quarter fiscal year 2020 net sales Hosts investor conference call today, 7/23/20, at 5:00 pm ET ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced…
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Richland Library secures grant funding for entrepreneurial launch pad
July 27, 2020
Richland Library announces we are the recipient of $140,000 in funding from the American Library Association (ALA) to build capacity and expand our programming to small businesses and entrepreneurs from…
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Richland Library Advances Let’s Talk Race Discussion in Community – July 29
July 27, 2020
Richland Library is continuing to host courageous conversations that peacefully and intentionally address the topic of racism. Join us for another virtual Let’s Talk Race discussion from 6:30 – 8:30…
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Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome to help lead American Heart Association
July 27, 2020
The Charleston American Heart Association announced that Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome were elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Boyle and Newsome will serve on the…
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SCRA announces July funded and accepted companies
July 23, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on U.S. Court of Appeals Electoral College Ruling
July 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding this week’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming the constitutionality of South Carolina’s method of appointing presidential electors to…
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University of South Carolina recognizes District field services instructor
July 23, 2020
Richland Two Family Intervention Services Counselor Thomas Smith has been named the 2019-2020 BSW Field Instructor of the Year by the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Social Work.…
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“Operation Southern Shield” focuses on drivers speed
July 23, 2020
Chief Terrence Green would like the greater Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, along with law enforcement agencies throughout South Carolina, are…
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