Greystar acquires property management business of Alliance Residential
June 3, 2020
Combined Organization Will Enhance Capabilities, Expand Talent Base and Bolster Global Rental Housing Footprint to More Than 660,000 Units Under Management CHARLESTON, SC – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a…
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Ingevity to reduce costs, staffing in response to coronavirus
June 3, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) announced a cost-reduction initiative to realign its cost structure in response to reduced demand for some of its products as a result of…
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What does the life – and death – of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery mean for the health of Blacks in America?
June 3, 2020
A statement from the American Heart Association team: In a 1966 interview, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I think that we’ve got to see that a riot is the…
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Dominion Energy adapts to ensure safe, quick response to hurricanes across Virginia, Carolinas during coronavirus pandemic
June 3, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. — Tropical Storm Bertha signaled the start of hurricane season when it made landfall last week in South Carolina. Dominion Energy customers in Virginia and the Carolinas can…
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City Center Partnership announces plans for inspirational art installation in the Main Street District
June 2, 2020
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced a new art project called HOPE for Columbia that will be installed in the Main Street District to promote hope and positivity during the Covid-19…
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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report – June 1, 2020
June 2, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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Mashburn Construction expands in Charleston, adds to Coastal Division
June 2, 2020Mashburn Construction announced the recent hire of three employees in the company’s Coastal Division. Additionally, the company is undergoing an expansion at their Charleston office to accommodate for the company’s…
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Chamber announces Leadership Charleston applications are now open
June 2, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for the Leadership Charleston Class of 2021 until July 10. This yearlong program engages participants in experiences that help them become better community leaders. Through community immersion and…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation kicks off tournament week with $24,000 donation
June 2, 2020The Meyer Center and Cancer Society of Greenville County receive funds from Breakfast with Champions Sponsors The 2020 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation officially launches the Tournament Week…
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Greenlink bus route changes effective July 1
June 2, 2020
The Greenville Transit Authority approved changes to three Greenlink bus routes at its May 28 board meeting. The changes below will go into effect on July 1: Route 501: Pleasantburg…
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Farmer’s Market to open season as TD Essential Market – June 6
June 2, 2020
Modified market to include 42 vendors each week City officials and event partners shared details for the opening of the TD Essential Market presented by Prisma Health. The temporary name…
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College of Charleston goes test optional for fall 2021
June 2, 2020
Students who are applying for admission to the College of Charleston for fall 2021 can choose to have their application evaluated without SAT or ACT scores. “We’ve suspected for some…
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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May
June 2, 2020
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…
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New CSU fall academic calendar begins early, ends by Thanksgiving
June 2, 2020
Charleston Southern University has modified the Fall 2020 Academic Calendar in an effort to minimize the risks of additional waves of COVID-19 cases. The accelerated schedule begins earlier in August…
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NAI Columbia announces the following transactions:
June 2, 2020LEASED Columbia, South Carolina: Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Thomas Wyatt represented the tenant, Il Rosso di Vino in the lease of restaurant space located on the ground floor of 807…
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AXISCADES launching new U.S. operations in Greenville County, South Carolina
June 2, 2020
AXISCADES, an end-to-end engineering solutions and product company, has established new operations in Greenville County. The company’s new offices are projected to create 15 new jobs by 2021. Founded in…
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Cohn Construction Services completes new facility for Patterson Fan
June 2, 2020
Cohn Construction Services has completed the new manufacturing operations facility for Patterson Fan at the Northpoint Industrial Park in Blythewood, SC. The new 15,000-square-foot facility includes manufacturing warehouse, private offices,…
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LRADAC announces COVID-19 update and phased in approach to full capacity operations
June 2, 2020
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces an update on the organization’s phased-in approach to full capacity operations in response to the COVID-19…
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West Columbia city parks open to the public
June 2, 2020
The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list…
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Millwood Avenue resurfacing project underway
June 2, 2020In mid-2019, SCDOT approached the City of Columbia with a partnership opportunity to improve safety along Millwood Avenue for all users. Staff of both agencies worked together to develop an…
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Coming July 1: Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02
June 2, 2020
Coming July 1: Changes at the pump – Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02 For the fourth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge,…
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SCRA announces two new client companies
June 2, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Foresight Data Systems, LLC, located in Columbia, is developing a new,…
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Stephen Colbert encourages South Carolinians to #StaySCStrong
June 1, 2020
Stephen Colbert joined the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today to encourage South Carolinians to continue to do their part to help slow the spread of…
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Pete Peterson joins United Community Bank as Chief Retail Credit Officer
June 1, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Pete Peterson as Chief Retail Credit Officer. In this new role, Peterson will be responsible for the overall administration and control of United’s community bank loan…
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USDA highlights programs to support rural housing
June 1, 2020
Department Promotes Resources and Opportunities to Help Rural Residents U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA’s…
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Charleston Legal Access and law firms to launch remote legal clinic to help small business and nonprofits navigate the COVID-19 crisis
June 1, 2020
Charleston Legal Access announced that it has partnered with law firms Nelson Mullins and Jackson Lewis, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), and Lowcountry Local First to launch a remote legal…
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Local Marina Sale
June 1, 2020
Dunston Powell, CCIM with Carolina Commercial, LLC is pleased to have represented the Seller in the successful sale of Simmons Marina on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant. This is the…
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Columbia food bank receives donation as part of Farm Bureau Insurance® Statewide initiative
June 1, 2020
Farm Bureau Insurance agents reprsenting the George Rogers Blvd. office in Columbia presented a check totaling $3,635.50 to The Cooperative Ministry to help meet the increased demand for assistance due…
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Tindall Corporation introduces new T-SLAB™ system to the U.S. market
June 1, 2020
Tindall Corporation has launched a patented precast concrete slab system into the American marketplace. Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam™ (T-SLAB) offers superior performance and constructability over both cast-in-place and hollow-core…
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Leading site selection firms form comprehensive alliance across USMCA/North American market
June 1, 2020
Greenville-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) has announced an alliance with Prodensa of Monterrey, Mexico, to provide comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground location advisory services across Mexico, the United States, and…
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Charlestowne Hotels inks deal with The Thrash Group
June 1, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Charlestowne Hotels, providing full-service hospitality management, announced a formal agreement with The Thrash Group, a national hospitality development company, to oversee their entire portfolio of hotels. Under this…
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Mission Lexington receives donation from Palmetto Gourmet Food
June 1, 2020
Mission Lexington is excited to receive a donation of four pallets of ramen noodles from Palmetto Gourmet Foods. “We’re beyond grateful to Palmetto Gourmet for this incredible donation,” said Robin…
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“Be Pro Be Proud SC” to launch this fall
June 1, 2020
Workforce Development Project Aims to Close the Skills Gap for South Carolina The Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation (AISCF) consists of five-member organizations that are launching the Be Pro…
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SC Fund for Children gives Jerry Carter endorsement in District Three
June 1, 2020
The South Carolina Fund for Children and Public Education has endorsed Jerry Carter for the Republican nomination for the Third District State House seat. Carter has made education one of…
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New consumer behaviors could impact economy re-opening
June 1, 2020
As South Carolina continues to re-open, businesses and consumers are trying to get their lives back to normal as quickly as possible. An April 2020 poll by integrated marketing communications agency Chernoff…
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Final week of distribution in Richland County for emergency senior nutrition program
June 1, 2020
Throughout the past 10 weeks at Senior Resources, we have served 289,220 meals through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program and delivered 33,609 meals to our home-bound seniors. This will be…
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Morton & Gettys attorney Nate Pierce becomes president of York County Bar
May 29, 2020
As of May 19, Nate Pierce is the new president of the York County Bar Association. The Rock Hill native has practiced since 2017 with Morton & Gettys, focusing on…
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The release of Pantsless Nation (Shirts Required)
May 29, 2020
Willis HR is delighted to announce the launching of our new book, Pantsless Nation: HR Guidance for Mastering Remote Work by CEO, Jada Willis. “For leaders that are already leading…
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Fetter Health Care Network receives emergency grant from Direct Relief
May 29, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN) announced an infusion of $50,000 in emergency grant funding from the medical aid organization Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health…
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TCB Corporation and Countybank add new Board Member
May 29, 2020
TCB Corporation and Countybank welcomed Megha Lal to the Countybank Board of Directors. Her responsibilities in joining the Board of Directors include directing the organization’s overall affairs, establishing our strategic…
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South Carolina ETV wins 12 Telly awards
May 28, 2020
Network receives two silver trophies and 10 bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 12 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Wednesday, May…
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Planning Commission to hold virtual meeting – June 1
May 28, 2020
Residents urged to email comments by noon Monday The Richland County Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting Monday, June 1. Residents may participate by submitting comments on proposed zoning…
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Curbside collection of bulk items to resume
May 28, 2020
Residents again can make appointments to schedule curbside pickup of old furniture, appliances and other large objects as Richland County resumes collection of bulk items Wednesday, June 3. Bulk item…
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Pandemic Cybersecurity, Ethics, and Loss Prevention webinar – June 9
May 28, 2020
What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to your customers and clients in today’s digital world? This question has become increasingly important as more employees are working from home. On…
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Statement from Sheriff Leon Lott regarding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota
May 28, 2020
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the actions of law enforcement officers in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, were “utterly inexcusable.” According to Sheriff Lott: “It is…
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Phased reopening to begin at Midlands Technical College – First set of faculty and staff return to campus June 15
May 28, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) will begin its three-phased reopening plan on June 15. On that Monday, a limited number of faculty and staff will return to work on campuses. The…
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“Best in Show” Mercury Award presented to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
May 28, 2020
The Public Relations team at Prisma Health Midlands Foundation was recently recognized with a top award by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the…
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Virtual Theatre Camps with Town Theatre
May 28, 2020
Town Theatre online camps begin on June 1st and are scheduled through June 19. Prices are great and time online is limited, but we promise lots of fun! Please share…
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Reedy River Duck Derby to go virtual this summer
May 28, 2020
The Reedy River Duck derby will have a new twist this year – it will be virtual rubber ducks going over the falls this July 11. Rotary Club of the…
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Advancing elder abuse awareness
May 28, 2020
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott promotes Elder Abuse Awareness Month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is reminding all citizens of Richland County that June is…
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