“Paint 5 Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction” Celebrates Five Points Association’s Centennial Art Initiative During “A Starry Night,” Dec. 3, 2015
November 16, 2015Local 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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Blackstone acquires Diamonds Direct
November 16, 2015
Diamonds Direct and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have acquired Diamonds Direct, a leading independent jewelry company. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Diamonds Direct is…
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Law Strategy Group launches Proactive Practice Boot Camp for lawyers set for December 16th in Greenville
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Law Strategy Corp announced the Proactive Practice Boot Camp CLE, taking place in Greenville, South Carolina this month. The Proactive Practice Boot Camp is designed to bolster South Carolina’s legal “troops”…
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General Information Services expanding Midlands operations
November 16, 2015
Background Screening Provider Investing More Than $2.7 Million In New Richland County Facility COLUMBIA, SC – General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), one of the most experienced and largest background screening…
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Charleston Beer Garden becomes fundraiser for Lowcountry AIDS Services
November 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC– Lowcountry AIDS Services has partnered with Gusto Group to produce Charleston’s largest pop-up beer garden. Beginning in 2016, the annual Charleston Beer Garden festival will be a fundraiser…
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Charla McDonald earns CRS Designation
November 16, 2015
Mt. PLEASANT, SC – Charla McDonald, a top producing sales associate with the Mt. Pleasant Longpoint Road office of Carolina One Real Estate Services, has been awarded the prestigious Certified…
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Industrial property sold in Fountain Inn, SC
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – November 2015: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 110 SouthChase Boulevard in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Rhino Investments purchased the 28,300 sq.ft.…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes broker professional in Greenville office
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – November 2015: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce Lyn Norton has joined their Greenville office where she will focus on industrial sales and leasing. Prior to joining…
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2 Fat 2 Fly, Aflac VP and Columbia Design League Founders to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 18, 2015 at new USC Alumni Center
November 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 2 Fat 2 Fly food truck founders and Oprah’s OWN Network reality TV stars Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons will join Aflac VP and COO Dan Lebish, as well…
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Two agents join the Anderson office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 16, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of two Sales Associates. James Iseli and Johnathan Lower have joined the company as its newest real estate professionals…
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OBO announces winner of InnovateHER Business Challenge
November 16, 2015
On Thursday, November 12, 2015 the Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with Columbia College, the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator and the SC Women’s Business Center announced the winner of the…
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Colliers International brokers lease for new 20,000 SF YMCA Family Center
November 16, 2015
Columbia’s downtown YMCA to move to the corner of Bull and Hampton. Colliers International completed a 15-year for a new YMCA Family Center in downtown Columbia. The new location is…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces One SC Fund
November 16, 2015
Charleston’s Stephen Colbert Joins Haley and Others in Flood Relief Fundraising Effort Governor Nikki Haley announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are…
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Mungo Homes announces promotions
November 16, 2015
Mungo Homes is pleased to announce the following promotions: Chris Inabinet has assumed the role of Sales Manager for the Columbia and Sumter markets. According to Andy Evans, Regional Vice…
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South Carolina is Well-Positioned for Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Efficiencies
November 16, 2015
Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report South Carolina | Industrial Q3 2015 Key Takeaways South Carolina’s tight industrial market will continue to strengthen as companies look…
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New joint venture agreement established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
November 16, 2015
The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the…
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TumbleBook Library now available statewide to public libraries
November 16, 2015
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the agreement of a two-year statewide subscription to the TumbleBook Library for all South Carolina public libraries. The TumbleBook Library collection…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 16, 2015
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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New app to replace business cards
November 16, 2015
Soon to be released app will avoid all the hassles of business cards and change how businesses and people network. The BoBL app, a digital business card solution, will…
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Forest Acres is Sweet for the Holidays
November 15, 2015WHAT: Forest Acres’ signature 12th annual holiday event, Sweet Seasons, will kick off the holiday season on the rooftop of Richland Mall. Sprinkled with food, music and giveaways to celebrate…
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26th Festival of Trees brings holiday magic to the Midlands Nov. 20-22
November 15, 2015
Proceeds benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Palmetto Health Foundation’s 26th Festival of Trees will bring holiday magic and cheer to the Midlands Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22 at the…
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SC Launch invests in Charleston-based Charleston Pharma
November 15, 2015
SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch presented a “big check” to commemorate an investment yesterday evening during the annual Southeast BIO Investor Forum. SCRA’s Greg Hillman is serving as co-chair of…
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Ben Arnold Beverage Company to donate $5,000 to the Fairfield Community Food Bank
November 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Ben Arnold Beverage Company is pleased to announce that they will once again donate to the Fairfield Community Food Bank during the 2015 Holiday Season. Sean O’Connor, President…
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Small Business Saturdays: #SelfieSaturdays
November 15, 2015
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is partnering with local shopping districts for Small Business Saturdays. Citizens who shop in one of the seven designated districts and participate…
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Downtown Greenville becomes home to WYNIT Distribution’s headquarters
November 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – WYNIT Distribution will be one of the largest companies headquartered downtown by the end of 2016, company officials confirmed. The globally recognized leading consumer electronics and emerging…
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WellCare offers $0 co-pays for primary care visits for South Carolina Medicaid Members
November 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, is eliminating co-pays for primary care physician visits and…
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SCDOT’s Friday, Nov. 13, update on the flooding impacts in South Carolina
November 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Interim Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Friday, Nov. 13, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s report…
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Lenovo creates Winter Wonderland for Boys & Girls Club
November 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – When Lenovo heard about the historic flood they reached out to our local Boys & Girls Club to see how they could help. The result is a…
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Hodge reaches CFA status
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Portfolio Manager Clifford P Hodge, III has reached Level 3 CFA status. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie stated, “We are very proud to…
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Emanuel A.M.E. Church lays out plans for Moving Forward Fund
November 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Many remember the tragedy that enfolded the Holy City on June 17 as nine parishioners, many of them acting in official ministerial roles, were gunned down during a…
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2016 PowerShares Series to Host One-Night Tournament in Charleston During Volvo Cars Open
November 12, 2015
Four legendary tennis icons, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, James Blake and Mardy Fish, to play the night of Saturday, April 9th in Charleston, South Carolina DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The…
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CCSD Gifted and Talented Learning Specialist to be recognized by National Organization
November 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – On Friday, November 13, 3015, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) will present Denise Zacherl, a Gifted and Talented Curriculum and Development Learning Specialist for the…
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Lennar honored with six PRISM awards from the Charleston Home Builders Association
November 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, was honored with six PRISM awards during a ceremony hosted this month by the Charleston Home Builders Association.…
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Carolina Panthers names Dutch Fork High School’s Tom Knotts High School Coach of the Week
November 12, 2015IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School head football coach Tom Knotts has been named High School Coach of the Week by the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers will honor Knotts…
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The Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three new agents
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates. Vickie Given, Melanie Graham and Sam Hankins have joined the company’s Pelham…
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Three agents join the North Pleasantburg office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates to the company’s North Pleasantburg office. John Paul Gillis, Holly Daniel and…
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Colliers International brokers sale of 1634 Main Street
November 12, 2015Historic building at heart of Columbia’s downtown to be renovated and opened for leasing COLUMBIA, SC, November 12, 2015 – Colliers International’s JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith represented…
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NIH invests $626,000 in Converse College biomedical research program
November 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $626,000 to Converse College in support of biomedical science research and student training. Converse will use the funds…
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Gift will create an aging institute at UofSC’s Arnold School of Public Health
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health will create a new institute focusing on how to age well from cradle to grave by addressing…
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NAI Avant delivers sale of ±37.85 acres near Chapin
November 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tombo and Tom Milliken procured the sale of ±37.85 acres of land at 428 Hiller Road near the Town of Chapin, SC. The…
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Future Scholar 529 Program earns Bronze Rating
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is once again receiving accolades for delivering excellence and value to its customers and the state of South Carolina.…
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Gamecock finalists to pitch startup ideas for nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground Nov. 17
November 12, 2015
Several teams of young entrepreneurs will pitch their startup ideas to business leaders in the final round of The Proving Ground competition Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the University of South…
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2 Fat 2 Fly, Aflac VP and Columbia Design League Founders to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 18th
November 12, 2015
Finalists also announced for $5000 Ignite! Ideas Contest, sponsored by SCRA, with daily online voting through Nov. 18 COLUMBIA, SC – 2 Fat 2 Fly food truck founders and Oprah’s…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. wins Award of Excellence in statewide communications awards program
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy, P.C. marketing team received an Award of Excellence during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) Annual Palmetto Awards ceremony. The awards…
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‘Flood to future’ focus of 35th Annual Economic Outlook Conference
November 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – What does the 2016 economy portend for South Carolina, a state recovering from historic flooding, preparing for first-in- the-south presidential primaries and grappling with a future where…
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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo hosts the director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club was excited to host the Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens Satch Krantz at our meeting on November 11, 2015. Satch…
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NAI Avant delivers sale of ±37.85 acres near Chapin
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tombo and Tom Milliken procured the sale of ±37.85 acres of land at 428 Hiller Road near the Town of Chapin, SC. The…
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Auditions Announced for “Little Shop of Horrors”
November 12, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – Camden Community Theatre, an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will hold auditions for the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors on November…
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Girl Scouts preparing for January cookie sales
November 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is preparing for its annual cookie sales program. This is the largest girl-led business in the country and…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces election of Kenneth L. Daniels to its Board of Directors
November 11, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. announced that Kenneth L. Daniels has been elected to the boards of directors of United Community Banks, Inc. and its subsidiary, United Community Bank.…
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