World AIDS Day shines lights on HIV epidemic in Charleston
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – While the HIV epidemic may seem like something that happens in other places, the numbers show HIV is very much an epidemic hitting the Lowcountry. On World…
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Greenville Marketing Agency named 167th fastest growing technology company in North America
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC –Local business DOM360 has been recognized as the 167th fastest growing technology company in North America. This recognition comes on the heels of DOM360 twice being named to…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 18, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
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Immedion hires Ted Vereen as Greenville Sales Director
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Ted Vereen as…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP announces Jimmy Sfiris as Partner in Assurance Services
November 18, 2015Dixon 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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Furman develops online learning module for sustainability science and full cost analysis
November 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC—In keeping with its mission “to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in support of sustainability on campus and in the greater community,” the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability…
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Gary Brantley honored as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Gary Brantley, President of Brantley Construction Company, has been recognized as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston. Presented by North Charleston Magazine, the accolade pays tribute to…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
November 18, 2015
Leases Simpsonville, South Carolina: Towers Rice of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, LaDean Holdings, LLC, in the leasing of a 3,050 SF industrial space in Stewart Park to…
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Guy Ackerman promoted to director of sales at Lennar Coastal Carolinas
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, has promoted Guy Ackerman to director of sales in its Coastal Carolinas Division. Helping to lead the Division…
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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 18, 2015Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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Local coat drive helps local people in need stay warm
November 18, 2015
Forty-five million Americans are currently living in poverty. For many of these families and individuals, a warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot afford. General Air invites Upstate…
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McKibbon Hotel Management to infuse Aloft Greenville Downtown with local art
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., a leading hotel management company with more than 80 properties, announced that its Aloft Greenville Downtown hotel will feature the work of ten…
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The Cliffs at Mountain Park recognized by Audubon for environmental excellence
November 18, 2015
Mountain Park receives Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Designation MARIETTA, SC – The Cliffs at Mountain Park has earned a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” designation through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program…
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Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors adds agents to serve the Upstate
November 18, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the addition of Diane Maxwell, Catherine Stuckey and Nancy Jane Walkup. These three agents will serve the Upstate’s real estate needs from…
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Renewable Water Resources’ team takes third in national competition
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team, the Blackwater Bruisers, took third place overall in the National Operations Challenge Competition for Division II last month. With a…
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Party for a Cause at the South Carolina Aquarium
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Get your tickets for a night out among the aquatic surroundings of the South Carolina Aquarium at the Sea Life by Starlight Party, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.…
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Holiday craft fair showcases local, residential artisans
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Friday, November 20, as 42 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community…
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The Joint Chiropractic donates to South Carolina Chiropractic Association Flood Fund
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC— In the wake of South Carolina’s devastating 1,000-year flood, The Joint® Chiropractic, a leader in chiropractic care, has rallied in support of South Carolina Doctors of Chiropractic. Franchisees…
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EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for…
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CresCom Bank adds six members to growing team
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC– CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, adds six new team members to its growing staff this month. Additions include: Southport, N.C. Michelle Beal joins…
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Avison Young office lease – 525 East Bay Street
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Grayson Thomas, LLC in the lease expansion of 2,770 SF office space located…
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Three new agents join the Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 18, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three agents to its Pelham Road location. Laura Rush Burgess, Taylor Garrett and Roula Pisteolis have joined the…
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Charles Felsberg of AMCOL Systems receives an award
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Charles Felsberg, Auditing Manager of AMCOL Systems, Inc. has received a LISTEN 2015 Award at the recent LISTEN 2015 conference held in Tampa, FL. LISTEN is the…
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HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of South Carolina Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index
November 18, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…
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County landfill, local quarry show benefit of public, private partnership
November 18, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – In the business world, symbiotic relationships don’t get any better than the partnership forged between Vulcan Materials Company and its next door neighbor, the Richland County…
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Bank of America Merrill Lynch adds Charlie Griffin as Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for Columbia
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bank of America Merrill Lynch today announced that Charlie Griffin has joined its commercial banking team in Columbia, South Carolina as a vice president and relationship manager.…
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Startup winners take home nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – After a three-month, three-round competition culminating with a live-pitch event, the winners of The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – were…
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LandTech Breaks Ground on Regatta Forest, a “Green-Design” Community in Irmo, South Carolina
November 18, 2015
IRMO, SC – Construction is underway on LandTech’s newest community, Regatta Forest located on River Road near Irmo, SC. The collection of 75 residential homesites spanning approximately 27 acres is…
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South Carolina Ports Authority container volume up seven percent
November 18, 2015
New economic study attributes 1 in 12 Midlands jobs to Port operations LEXINGTON, SC – Today the South Carolina Ports Authority announced a fiscal year-to-date container volume increase of seven…
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S.C. Businesses to Pay Lowest Federal Unemployment Taxes for 2015
November 18, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved giving the full 5.4 percent tax reduction on business federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) for 2015 to South Carolina businesses. This is in…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in leasing 1,952 SF of office/warehouse space in North Charleston, SC
November 17, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Landlord, Northwoods Center Business Park, LLC, in the lease of 1,952 SF Office/Warehouse Space located at 2154 N. Center…
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Wilkes Law Firm Attorney, J. Derham Cole, Jr., receives AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
November 17, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wilkes Law Firm announced that J. Derham Cole, Jr. has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. Cole, who works in the…
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St. Francis Foundation names Major Gift Officer
November 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Foundation, Inc. recently named Reed Cole as major gift officer. Cole will be responsible for bringing gifts to the Bon Secours…
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Alice Sargent joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Alice Sargent as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Alice joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in healthcare. Prior…
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Boyce Duffie joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Boyce Duffie as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Duffie joins Coldwell Banker Caine with four years of real estate experience…
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MetroConnects removes I/I in Taylors area
November 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – MetroConnects (Metro) announced the completion of the Piedmont Park Rehabilitation project. This project area covers the Piedmont Park collection system in the Taylors area of the Pelham…
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City of Columbia designated walk friendly community
November 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has been designated as a Walk Friendly Community (WFC) by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition…
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Kevin Hall named President of Federal Services for OLH Inc.
November 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – OLH Inc., a leading project and construction management firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Hall as President of Federal Services for the company…
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City Center Partnership celebrates 14th anniversary & announces new officers for 2016
November 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed new officers for 2016. New officers include Chairman, Tripp Whitener of First Citizens Bank;…
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EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team
November 17, 2015Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses. A…
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“Paint 5 Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction” Celebrates Five Points Association’s Centennial Art Initiative During “A Starry Night,” Dec. 3, 2015
November 17, 2015
Local Art Initiative “Paint 5 Points” Culminates at Ticketed Event at Gourmet Shop COLUMBIA, SC – The “Paint 5 Points” local art initiative, honoring 100 years in Five Points, will…
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Fall hires pushes Nexsen Pruet beyond 200-lawyer mark
November 17, 2015
Four Lawyers join firm in Columbia, Charleston & Charlotte offices COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet’s fall hires have pushed the firm beyond the 200-attorney mark for the first time. The…
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EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team
November 17, 2015
Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses. A…
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City Center Partnership celebrates 14th anniversary & announces new officers for 2016
November 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed new officers for 2016. New officers include Chairman, Tripp Whitener of First Citizens Bank;…
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Shop, Stroll and Sip on Dec. 3 at Five Points’ Free “A Starry Night” Neighborhood Celebration
November 17, 2015
Columbia’s Original Village Neighborhood Marks 100 Years with Family-Friendly Event COLUMBIA, SC – As its Centennial year comes to a close, Five Points – Columbia’s original village neighborhood – will…
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Silcotech Carolina announces additional investment in York County operations
November 16, 2015
Liquid Injection Molding Firm Celebrates Grand Opening of York County Facility YORK COUNTY, SC — Silcotech, a global leader in liquid injection molding, has celebrated the grand opening of its…
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LandTech Breaks Ground on Regatta Forest, a “Green-Design” Community in Irmo, SC
November 16, 2015
IRMO, SC – Construction is underway on LandTech’s newest community, Regatta Forest located on River Road near Irmo, SC. The collection of 75 residential homesites spanning approximately 27 acres is…
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Shop, Stroll and Sip on Dec. 3 at Five Points’ Free “A Starry Night” Neighborhood Celebration
November 16, 2015Columbia’s Original Village Neighborhood Marks 100 Years with Family-Friendly Event COLUMBIA, SC – As its Centennial year comes to a close, Five Points – Columbia’s original village neighborhood – will…
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Fall hires pushes Nexsen Pruet beyond 200-lawyer mark
November 16, 2015Four Lawyers join firm in Columbia, Charleston & Charlotte offices COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet’s fall hires have pushed the firm beyond the 200-attorney mark for the first time. The…
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