NAI Avant finalizes lease of office space on Lady Street
November 20, 2015NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Macon Lovelace recently represented Schmoyer and Company in the renewal and expansion of office space in 1330 Lady Street in Columbia, SC.…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo’s internship program consistently recognized as one of the Best in the Nation
November 19, 2015
Elliott Davis Decosimo announced the firm was ranked second in the nation for best overall internships by Vault.com, an influential source of ratings and insights for students and professionals. This…
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Ellen Penland and Marielena Santos join Coldwell Banker Caine
November 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ellen Penland and Marielena Santos as Experience Coordinators. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Penland worked as a Client Service Representative for Aquaguard…
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Vom Fass to participate in Small Business Saturday
November 19, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – Vom Fass announced this week it is participating in American Express’s Small Business Saturday November 28. In contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this day encourages…
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Gateway House joins #GivingTuesday
November 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Gateway House has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity…
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Avison Young Retail Leases James Island Center to Exemplar Fitness
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Avery Homes & Vitré R Stephens and represented the landlord, James Island Center, LLC in the lease of a 6,000SF…
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Avison Young Retail Leases James Island Center to Health Smart
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Avery Homes & Vitré R Stephens and represented the landlord, James Island Center, LLC in the lease…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 1525 Old Trolley Road
November 19, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Avery Homes & Vitré R Stephens and represented the landlord, Trolley Square, LLC in the lease of a 1,200 SF…
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Coastal Structures begins construction on Stokes Eye Center in Florence and Claw House Restaurant in Murrells Inlet
November 19, 2015
GEORGETOWN, SC – Georgetown-based construction company, Coastal Structures – a leading commercial and industrial construction firm – began construction last week on the new office for Stokes Eye Center in…
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SCRA Technology Ventures celebrates investment
November 19, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch presented a “big check” investment yesterday evening at the Charleston Chamber’s Perfect Pitch event. Good Done Great is a for-profit, Benefit Corporation…
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Jefferson Awards Foundation adds three community leaders to its board
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Jefferson Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a culture of service across America, announced today that three new members have been appointed to the…
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MUSC dedicates the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences
November 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina(MUSC) has dedicated the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences (ZIAN), a research and development center aimed at fast-tracking the creation of new devices,…
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BCSD performing at or above state averages
November 19, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Report Card shows that BCSD is performing at or above state averages, according to results released yesterday by the South Carolina…
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Diamonds Direct to open newest location in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
November 19, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., plans to open the doors at its new Mt. Pleasant location in early December. This marks the…
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Poet, author to recite poem about Charleston church massacre in A&E show on Nov. 20
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Marcus Amaker, a Charleston poet and author, will read his poem, “Black Cloth,” as part of the televised special “Conversations on Race in America” following the “Shining a Light:…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, partners kick off “Quit & Win” contest
November 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center and community partners have teamed up to give smokers another reason to stop smoking for today’s American Cancer…
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Celebrity Chili Cook-Off November 21st ready to go!
November 19, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The 2015 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast is scheduled for November 21st at the Citadel Football Stadium (1pm –5pm) and has more than 100 teams signed-up to participate. …
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Avison Young Office Lease – 295 Seven Farms Road
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 295 Seven Farms Road, LLC in the lease extension of a 250 SF office space…
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SCDOR Teams with IRS, State Tax Agencies, and Industry Leaders to fight Tax Refund Fraud
November 19, 2015
South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Rick Reames joined IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, tax preparation and software developer industry leaders, and other state tax agency executives in Washington, D.C. to…
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State Report Cards show Richland Two’s graduation rates on the rise
November 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — As reported on the State Report Cards released on Nov. 18, 2015, Richland School District Two’s graduation rates are rising and exceeding the state average. The district…
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Family Christian® celebrates new path forward
November 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Following a 12-month operational reorganization, along with a complete store and product overhaul, Family Christian® announced it is on the path to becoming a stronger retailer and…
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District Five awarded second consecutive USDA Farm to School grant
November 19, 2015
IRMO,SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded its second consecutive U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to School grant, totaling nearly $100,000. The federal agency announced Nov. 18 that…
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Transitions’ moves 1,000th client into permanent housing
November 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On November 17, Transitions announced that we have successfully moved our 1,000th client into permanent housing. This is a huge success, not only for Transitions, but for…
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4-star Morningstar Rating continues for Wallick Investments, LLC
November 19, 2015Wallick Investments, LLC is proud to announce Morningstar® continues to recognize Wallick Investments Core Growth Composite with a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among mid-cap core/blend managers. This 4-star Morningstar Rating is…
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Zipit Wireless chooses VMware vCloud® Government Service provided by Carpathia™ to expand into federal market
November 19, 2015
Government Market Expertise and High Touch Customer Support Cited as Key Criteria DULLES, VA – Carpathia, a trusted provider of compliant hybrid cloud and managed hosting services, today announced that…
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Medical Group of the Carolinas opens practice in Mountain Park Village
November 19, 2015
MGC–Family Medicine–Mountain Park provides comprehensive healthcare for all ages TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs announced a family medicine office has opened in Mountain Park Village and is accepting new…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month
November 19, 2015On November 18, 2015, the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes November’s Student of the Month Clotaisa Woodbury from Irmo Elementary School. Clotaisa was chosen as an outstanding student as…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month
November 19, 2015
On November 18, 2015, the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes November’s Student of the Month Clotaisa Woodbury from Irmo Elementary School. Clotaisa was chosen as an outstanding student as…
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4-star Morningstar Rating continues for Wallick Investments, LLC
November 19, 2015
Wallick Investments, LLC is proud to announce Morningstar® continues to recognize Wallick Investments Core Growth Composite with a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among mid-cap core/blend managers. This 4-star Morningstar Rating is…
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Columbia artist Susan Lenz creating ornaments for national display
November 19, 2015
Columbia fiber artist Susan Lenz has been selected to create South Carolina’s ornaments for the 2015 America Celebrates: Ornaments from Across the USA display at President’s Park (White House) in…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP announces Jimmy Sfiris as Partner in Assurance Services
November 19, 2015
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) announced that Jimmy Sfiris was admitted into the firm’s partnership, effective November 1, 2015. Sfiris was admitted as a Partner in Assurance Services in the…
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Hotel architecture/engineering firm gets paid
November 18, 2015By Temple Ligon The City of Columbia’s settlement payment of $2.4 million to architecture/engineering firm Stevens & Wilkinson was confirmed Monday, November 16, according to The State. The newspaper declared…
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West Branch Commerce Park site receives CSX Select Site designation
November 18, 2015
CSX today announced that a portion of the West Branch Commerce Park in Berkeley County, South Carolina has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are development-ready properties along…
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Columbia City Council meets on Wednesday, November 18
November 18, 2015
By Temple Ligon Columbia City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday this week. Ordinarily council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and the third Tuesday of each month…
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Mr. Penguin Designs Wins $5000 Ignite! Ideas Contest
November 18, 2015
Student artist-made cell phone case company wins big at Nov. 18, 2015 entrepreneurship event COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Penguin Designs, local student artist-created cell phone case company, was selected via public,…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed to Contractor for the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project under the Richland Penny Program
November 18, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to AOS Specialty Contractors, Inc. to begin construction on the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project. The project will…
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New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…
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PRISM Awards for Single-Family Homes on Daniel Island
November 18, 2015
DANIEL ISLAND, SC – JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded two 2015 PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association for two home projects on Daniel Island. JacksonBuilt was honored twice in the…
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Chamber honors GHS with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 18, 2015
The Greenville Chamber honored Greenville Health System (GHS) with the 2015 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in our community. The…
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Cane Bay Middle partners with STEM Visions for student career fair
November 18, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay Middle School (CBM) and STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Visions are collaborating to host the region’s first career fair for students that combines…
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Trident Health Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – For the fifth year in a row, Trident Health facilities have been recognized as aTop Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor…
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Colliers International brokers investment sale of Montgomery Plaza in Milledgeville, GA
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Victor “Buddy” John represented the purchaser in the sale of the 14,610 square-foot shopping center adjacent to a new 127,000 square-foot Kroger Grocery store in Milledgeville,…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas campaign kickoff event is scheduled for Monday, November 23rd on the north grounds and front steps of the South Carolina State House with…
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Columbia artist Susan Lenz creating ornaments for national display
November 18, 2015Columbia fiber artist Susan Lenz has been selected to create South Carolina’s ornaments for the 2015 America Celebrates: Ornaments from Across the USA display at President’s Park (White House) in…
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Creative Builders, Inc. hires Project Engineer
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Stacey Nicol to the company in the role of Project Engineer. Stacey graduated from Clemson University with…
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Girl Scouts and Congressman Trey Gowdy discuss the well-being of girls in South Carolina
November 18, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – In their annual meeting to discuss the well-being of girls in his district and the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council, Congressman Trey…
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EnviroSouth grows along with local market demand
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Andrew Simmons has joined EnviroSouth’s team of professionals as a Staff Geologist. Simmons is a graduate of Clemson University where he studied geology and applied hydrogeology. He…
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Hub City Press Novel named one of best in nation
November 18, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC—A novel published by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, Minnow by James E. McTeer II, has been named to Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Books of 2015.” It also was among 18…
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HRP Associates environmental engineers win S.C. Department of Mental Health contract
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, has been awarded a two-year Environmental Consultant Services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)…
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Tri-County, Columbia College Presidents sign Associate’s to Bachelor’s Degree program agreement
November 18, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Officials from Tri-County Technical College and Columbia College officially signed a formal agreement (November 18) that will enable Tri-County graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree through Columbia College…
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