ROI Commercial recently completed the following transactions
November 13, 2019
ROI Commercial Brokerage team George Meetze and Sherri Burriss worked together to co-broker the following transactions: • Represented the landlord in the lease of 28,000 SF of office/warehouse space located…
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Engenius names a new Director of Accounts
November 13, 2019
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius announced the promotion of Kory Radford to Director of Accounts. Radford’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations of the…
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WellSpent conference will focus on linking business and healthcare leaders this February
November 13, 2019
WellSpent, the first conference in a much larger statewide initiative to bring together business and healthcare leaders, will be held this February as a major step toward solving many of…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes three new media coordinators
November 13, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, welcomes Tori Sanders, Anna Nail and Carly Jermon as Media Coordinators to its team to further the firm’s media capabilities. “Infinity’s…
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Chumney elected President of BIA
November 13, 2019
Thom Chumney was elected as 2020 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held October 1, 2019. He will…
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Cameo Joseph awarded ABA YLD “Star of the Quarter”
November 13, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cameo Joseph was recognized by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) as a “Star of the Quarter” at its 2019 Fall Conference. The ABA…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards funds to Upstate charities for 2019
November 13, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) announced the list of Upstate charities receiving more than $560,000 raised by the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Since its inception in…
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Majority Whip Clyburn, Rep. Adams, Rep. Clay introduce legislation to reform Opportunity Zone program
November 13, 2019
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-6), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (MO-1) introduced H.R. 5042, the “Opportunity Zone Reform Act,” which aims to tighten rules…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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Mary Sharp honored with prestigious Jean Galloway Bissell Award by SCWLA
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Women Lawyers Association has named Mary Sharp as the 2019 recipient of its prestigious Jean Galloway Bissell Award. The Beaufort attorney was honored on Thursday, Nov. 7,…
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Amy Wright of Bitty & Beau’s wins AIA Charleston Service Award
November 12, 2019LS3P congratulates Amy Wright, founder of Bitty and Beau’s coffee shop, who was honored with AIA Charleston’s Service Award on Friday, November 8. The award, which is given to companies…
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Robinson Gray’s Beth Burke Richardson named to receive Diversity & Inclusion Award
November 12, 2019
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has announced that Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been chosen as one of 20 to receive the publication’s Diversity &…
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‘Limitless’ Conference encourages women entrepreneurs to step out in confidence
November 12, 2019
Women entrepreneurs often struggle with limiting beliefs, thinking they aren’t good enough, talented enough or simply capable of achieving great things. Hatch Tribe, a community for women entrepreneurs, is blowing…
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The South Carolina Lean Alliance rebrands as OpExChange
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Lean Alliance has rebranded as OpExChange. Why the name change? Because the scope of topics has increased to include more than lean manufacturing. OpExChange will now also…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina statewide industrial activity intensifies
November 12, 2019
Key Takeaways South Carolina industrial markets continue to absorb record-breaking square footage, this quarter alone the state absorbed 5.43 million square feet. Rental rates continue in an upward trend and…
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Mercy Housing Southeast receives financial support and tax credits for Greenville area affordable housing
November 12, 2019
Mercy Housing Southeast announces the award of Low-Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) for a 46-unit affordable housing community in Mauldin, SC. Championed by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and with…
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ScanSource, Inc. names new Board Member
November 12, 2019
Dede Ramoneda brings information technology expertise and Fortune 500 leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Dorothy…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
November 12, 2019
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Devesh Kumar has joined Stantec’s Charleston…
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Pegasus Home Fashions establishing operations in Bamberg County
November 12, 2019
Pegasus Home Fashions, a manufacturer and provider of bedding and home products, today announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County. The $1.1 million investment is projected to create 113…
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Immedion hires Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate
November 12, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate. In his new role, Roy will help…
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School-based telehealth program reduces ED visits by pediatric asthma patients
November 12, 2019
MUSC researchers report in JAMA Pediatrics an association between a school-based telehealth program and reduced emergency department visits for children with asthma living in a rural and underserved region of South Carolina.…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster
November 11, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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Trinity Partners represents seller in sale of 2825 Rivers Avenue, Charleston for $335,000
November 11, 2019
Trinity Partners recently facilitated the sale of 2825 Rivers Avenue, a 4,875 square foot building, in Charleston, South Carolina. Trinity Partners Brokerage Associate, Alex Waelde, represented the seller, Jay Nagy,…
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U.S. Census Bureau seeks to hire applicants
November 11, 2019Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. Individuals interested in applying can go on the 2020Census.gov/jobs website to apply immediately. These jobs have flexible hours…
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S.C. State Fair debuts Carolina Lights holiday light show
November 11, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its first drive-through light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 7-28, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The drive-through light…
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Samsung hosts 3rd annual Veterans Day Luncheon
November 11, 2019
Samsung honors veterans and military families in partnership with American Legion Posts 24 and 219 On Saturday, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA) hosted the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/08/2019 to 11/14/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Midway 1 3,242 $17,897,419.00 $17,897,419.00 2 Doctor Sleep 1 3,855 $14,114,124.00…
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Experienced realtors join Flagship Commercial
November 11, 2019
Bart Coleman and Boomer Coleman recently joined Flagship Properties, an Upstate-based real estate company that offers commercial sales and leasing, and property management services. At Flagship Properties, Bart and Boomer…
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South Carolina attorneys Luke Burke and Jack McDonald become partners at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey
November 11, 2019
Attorneys Luke Burke and Jack McDonald recently became partners of Greenville’s award-winning law firm, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey. Burke, Greenville Business Magazine’s Legal Elite of the Upstate Top Vote award…
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United Community Bank to participate in Angel Tree Gift Giving This Holiday Season
November 11, 2019
United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches will be providing Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches will place Christmas trees in their lobbies…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $17.5 million contract from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
November 11, 2019
If you work at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), your mission is clear: DEFEND OUR NATION. Every person, every day, contributes to fleet…
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Coastal Community Foundation awards $8,000 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
November 11, 2019
Coastal Community Foundation recently announced grant recipients from its Northern Lowcountry Regional Grants program. Of the 160 organizations that submitted applications, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South…
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ACI Plastics expanding Oconee County operations
November 11, 2019
Company investing $10 million into expansion ACI Plastics, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, announced plans for a $10 million expansion to its operations in Oconee County. The company will partner…
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Pamela Lackey named 2019 Humanitarian of the Year by United Way of the Midlands
November 11, 2019
United Way of the Midlands has selected Pamela Lackey as the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year, the organization’s highest award and the highest single honor of philanthropic achievement in the…
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Deadline nears to sign up for sewer service in Lower Richland
November 10, 2019
Residents interested in connecting to County utilities through the Southeast Richland Water and Sewer Project have until Dec. 16 to sign up for services and avoid fees to tap into…
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Sam E. McCuen honored with John Richard Craft Leadership Award
November 10, 2019The Columbia Museum of Art presented the 2019 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Sam E. McCuen. A committed philanthropist and community leader, McCuen epitomizes the values the CMA recognizes…
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announces results of 2019 Board of Directors’ election
November 10, 2019
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced the results of the 2019 director election. The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorship for South Carolina, and…
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South Carolina veterans & veteran-owned small businesses to benefit from few online resource hub
November 10, 2019Facebook Announces New ‘Military and Veterans Hub,’ Mentoring Partnership Through SCORE and a Pilot Program for Veteran Career Development at Facebook South Carolina is home to more than 45,000 veteran-owned…
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Project HOPE Foundation Board Chair named finalist for NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
November 10, 2019
Joe Vaughn of Woodruff, SC has been chosen as one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award, named in honor of…
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Little Dog Agency clients’ current specials and upcoming events
November 10, 2019Wasabi Restaurant Group This November at Wasabi enjoy the Sushi Spotlight Roll of the Month, Aki Maki; enjoy crispy Kabocha squash, asparagus and shrimp on the inside topped with seared…
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SCDOT revises the design of the SC 61 safety project in Dorchester County
November 10, 2019
Since the September 24th public meeting regarding the SC 61 Rural Road Safety Project in Dorchester County, SCDOT’s project team has continued to work to refine the proposed design of the…
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Deadline nears to sign up for sewer service in lower Richland
November 10, 2019
Residents interested in connecting to County utilities through the Southeast Richland Water and Sewer Project have until Dec. 16 to sign up for services and avoid fees to tap into…
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12th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade on a mission to feed 3,500 families for Thanksgiving
November 10, 2019
Help the brigade raise money to provide Charleston area families in need with Thanksgiving meals; Volunteers to assist with meal assembly and delivery on November 26, 2019. The Charleston Basket…
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Tickets for South Carolina Railroad Museum’s Santa Trains on sale now!
November 10, 2019
Don’t wait in line for Santa this holiday season, take a historic train ride with him! Tickets for the South Carolina Railroad Museum’s annual Santa Trains and Twilight Santa Trains…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey announce record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 10, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two sign agreement to advance students along career pathways
November 10, 2019
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College (MTC). MTC President Dr. Ronald…
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2018 South Carolina infant mortality report released
November 10, 2019
New data released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017,…
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Local conservation leader receives National Recognition Lowcountry Land Trust’s Ashley Demosthenes named 2019 ambassador
November 10, 2019
Lowcountry Land Trust president and CEO Ashley Demosthenes has been awarded the 2019 Ambassador award by the Land Trust Alliance, for consistently and effectively advocating for a broad range of…
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Second Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in Summerville to benefit families living with Alzheimer’s and related Dementia
November 10, 2019
According to an Alzheimer’s Association report, about 92,000 people in South Carolina have Alzheimer’s Disease, and that number is estimated to grow to 120,000 by the year 2025. The ARK,…
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Richland One to showcase magnet programs at November 19 fair
November 10, 2019
Whether it’s learning a second language, getting a head start on the skills they need for high demand jobs, or taking classes online or on a college campus, Richland One’s…
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