ABVI clients complete Vision Loss Self-Management Seminar
December 21, 2019
Clients from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) recently participated in a Vision Loss Self-Management Seminar funded by a Community Engagement Grant from Trident United…
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Awards presented at Greenville Tech commencement
December 21, 2019More than 330 graduates participated in Greenville Technical College (GTC) Commencement Exercises held Friday, December 20 at the Greenville Convention Center. Three graduates – Kaitlin Abercrombie, Clifford “Brock” Anders, and…
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Diversey acquires AHP® intellectual property from Virox Technologies, Inc.
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC –Diversey, Inc., a global leader in healthcare and infection prevention products and solutions, announced the acquisition of the global intellectual property rights related to Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®…
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Domtar board members recognized as WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation congratulates three of its board members, Giannella Alvarez, Mary A. Winston and Pamela B. Strobel, on being named to WomenInc. Magazine’s list of 2019…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces promotions
December 21, 2019
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has promoted three managers to directors. Meredith Mathews has been named Program Director. She joined the Foundation as a project assistant in…
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Cory Patterson selected for State Farm’s Inaugural Rising Stars Academy
December 20, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Cory Patterson was selected by State Farm to participate in their inaugural Rising Star Academy. Hosted at State Farm’s corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, the…
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Milliken & Company Innovations earn R&D 100 award recognition
December 20, 2019
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced DeltaMax Performance Modifiers and Polartec Power Air fabric each won an R&D 100 award. D2 Convertible Flooring was selected as a finalist. All…
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Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
December 20, 2019
More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…
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Alorica expanding operations in Charleston County
December 20, 2019
$1.2 million Investment Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs Alorica announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300…
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Graham helps secure $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 19, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statements after the Senate voted in support of $138 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “This is a giant step forward and…
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Nelson Mullins elects Eric Smith to partnership
December 19, 2019
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Eric Smith to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2020. Smith, formerly an associate, practices in Greenville and focuses on the…
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United Way of the Piedmont awards Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofits at the annual Community Investment breakfast
December 19, 2019United Way of the Piedmont celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Community Investment Process with the annual Community Investment Breakfast at First Baptist Spartanburg. At the event, United Way awarded…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry receives $100,000 donation from Dominion Energy
December 19, 2019The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) announced a $100,000 donation from Dominion Energy to provide funding for a new installation coming to the museum. Circuits!, an exhibit that will…
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Governor McMaster appoints Richard Cohn, Sr. as Chair of SCETV
December 19, 2019Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Richard Cohn, Chairman of Cohn Corporation, will serve as the Chair of South Carolina Educational Television Commission (SCETV). As Chair of SCETV Commission, Rick…
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New library location opens its doors in Richland County
December 19, 2019After several months of construction, Richland Library has added a new location to the Hopkins community. On Wednesday, December 18, staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to…
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Richland Library announces Christmas schedule
December 19, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and information…
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Taylor Beaudrot of Studio 2LR earns NCIDQ Certification
December 19, 2019
Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has earned the credential of NCIDQ as a Certified Interior Designer. To become certified, she passed a three part exam that focuses on the…
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Inaugural Miami flight departs from Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 19, 2019Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to announce the departure this morning of our new nonstop service to Miami courtesy of American Airlines! Passengers on this first flight enjoyed…
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Multiplying Good announces the 2020 class of ChangeMakers in the Upstate
December 19, 2019
Since 1972 Multiplying Good has recognized a host of national public figures with the Jefferson Award, honoring them for their outstanding contributions to our country and its communities. Nationally, the…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards Gala
December 19, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on January 21 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston Convention…
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Jemison Metals expanding Sumter County operations
December 19, 2019More Than $14 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs Jemison Metals, a leading supplier of carbon flat-rolled products, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The more…
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Forbes recognizes Bauknight Pietras & Stormer as one of America’s top recommended Tax and Accounting firms
December 19, 2019
Certified Public Accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax and accounting firms in America.…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. receives quilts for children
December 18, 2019
Local church quilters present hand-made quilts to Sheriff Lott and RCSD officers By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Victims Services Unit received…
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Frampton Construction wraps up Charleston Trade Center project
December 18, 2019Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed a build-to-suit industrial manufacturing facility for Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global,…
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Walmart invests in arts education
December 18, 2019Lisa O’Connell, VP of Resource Development, (far right) & Brad Wright, Corporate Giving Manager, (2nd from right) accept check from Dorman Centre Walmart associates on behalf of Chapman Cultural Center…
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Spartanburg named #4 Best Place to Work in Manufacturing by SmartAsset
December 18, 2019
In a study, SmartAsset crunched the numbers to find the best places to work in manufacturing and the Spartanburg metro area ranks in the fourth spot. From SmartAsset’s findings: “Spartanburg ranks…
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SCDOR creates a South Carolina W-4 for 2020
December 18, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has created a state W-4 for use beginning in 2020. W-4s – state and federal – are used to instruct employers how much…
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McNair Entrepreneurship Showcase to feature Steve Forbes as keynote speaker
December 18, 2019
The McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise at the University of South Carolina announces the Third Annual McNair Entrepreneurship Showcase, to be held Jan. 31 at The Senate in…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 18, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard represented…
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Economic partnership bearing fruit for Richland County, City of Columbia
December 18, 2019
New apartments, retail coming to BullStreet District, former Capital City Stadium site With a pair of new developments, Richland County and the City of Columbia are seeing the first results…
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Custom Profile establishing operations in Kershaw County
December 18, 2019
$1.7 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Custom Profile, a manufacturer and supplier of plastic profile extrusions, announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $1.7 million…
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BrightView opens new maintenance services branch in Charleston
December 18, 2019
New branch expands BrightView’s presence in the southern region BrightView Holdings, Inc., the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, has opened a new maintenance services branch in the Charleston, S.C. area.…
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Charleston office advisors leased 10,562 SF at 1475 Long Grove Drive
December 18, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost, represented the Landlord, Long Grove Partners, LLC in the leasing of the soon to be built…
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Charleston office advisors leased 2,766 SF at The Truck Center
December 18, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost, represented the Landlord, 1014 St. Andrews Office Building, LLC in the leasing of 2,766 SF of…
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Charleston office advisors leased 2,000 SF at 1856 Belgrade Avenue
December 18, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cameron Yost, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Landlord, 1856 Belgrade Avenue, LLC in the leasing of 2,000 SF of Flex Office…
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SC Ports in strong position heading into 2020
December 18, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority has seen steady growth across multiple business segments in 2019, handling nearly 2.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) since January. S.C. Ports saw strong cargo…
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Charleston Southern University graduates first Physician Assistant class
December 18, 2019
The inaugural Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant class graduated Saturday, Dec. 14. All 25 students in the first cohort, which began in January 2018, received a Master of Medical Science…
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Rep. Joe Cunningham recognized by SourceAmerica and Palmetto Goodwill as an AbilityOne Congressional Champion
December 18, 2019Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-S.C.) was recently honored as an AbilityOne® Congressional Champion of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. SourceAmerica® distinguishes members of Congress for going the extra mile to…
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Gretchen Lambert, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR included in inaugural WPO Women 2 Watch List
December 18, 2019
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced a new ranking of WPO members, called the WPO Women 2 Watch. The list will highlight WPO members from around the world who…
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Shucked + Sauced celebrates local oysters, barbecue while raising money for Charleston’s Parks
December 18, 2019
Local oyster farmers, premier Charleston restaurants and barbecue pitmasters will come together for one quintessential Lowcountry afternoon as the Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts the second annual Shucked + Sauced. Celebrating…
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Global Lending Services LLC expanding operations in Greenville County
December 18, 2019
Global Lending Services LLC (GLS), an automotive lending company, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Greenville County. The more than $4.2 million investment is expected to create 669…
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Village Idiot Pizza rolls out Pie of the Month Club for 2020
December 18, 2019
Customers earn rewards and prizes during the year for trying the monthly specials The New Year is right around the corner and Village Idiot Pizza has a New Year’s resolution…
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Hubbell Power Systems acquires Cantega Technologies
December 18, 2019
COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, December 9, Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. (HPS) acquired Cantega Technologies and its associated brands, GreenJacket, Reliaguard and Cantega RTS. Cantega joins the Hubbell Power…
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New Dean named at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
December 18, 2019
Dr. Kurt Wargo has been named the new dean of the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, President Bob Staton ’68 announced. Wargo will assume the role on Feb. 1, 2020.…
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Shopping for CBD? Let Quality and Verifiability be Your Guide
December 18, 2019
By W. Louis Miles Founder, Clarity Nutraceuticals Like many native South Carolinians I applauded when state legislators allowed industrial hemp to be legally grown here. Putting family farms back in…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Moody’s has affirmed the State’s Aaa credit rating
December 18, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Moody’s Investment Services has affirmed South Carolina’s Aaa credit rating. Further the outlook for the state’s rating was deemed stable, given the expectation that…
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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting
December 18, 2019The Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual…
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Travel abroad through the eyes of a local artist
December 18, 2019
As we prepare to travel into a new decade, experience a new exhibit that paints the journey of a local artist’s travel abroad. Bitácora/Travelogue goes on display Friday, December 20…
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WinterFest is back at the State Museum
December 17, 2019
Celebrate the holidays with The Polar Express 4D Experience, free with an Explorer 2 ticket The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. WinterFest, sponsored by…
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Let’s make good grammar relevant again
December 17, 2019
By Reba Hull Campbell I confess. I’m a word nerd. For me, writing is a passion, not just a way to communicate. I see writing as an intersection of creativity,…
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