Top kayaking instructor making waves at the College of Charleston
January 26, 2020
Often times, the best way to learn is by taking a hands-on approach. That’s definitely the philosophy of Ashley Brown, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Brown…
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Little Dog Agency client update
January 26, 2020Wasabi Restaurant Group Wasabi Sushi Spotlight of the month is Genki Maki. Our sushi chefs handcrafted a fresh, nutritious recipe for you to stay true to your New Year’s resolution.…
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Executive Director Rhonda Hunsinger selected to become a Riley Fellow
January 26, 2020
Rhonda Hunsinger, Executive Director at the S.C. Philharmonic, joins other leaders selected from across the Midlands and surrounding area to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s 13th class of Diversity…
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GTC Student Nurses’ Association wins six state awards
January 26, 2020
Greenville Technical College’s Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) won six awards at its annual state convention held Jan. 10-12 in Columbia. The student organization representing the college’s Nursing program was recognized…
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Bon Secours receives comprehensive Stroke Center designation
January 26, 2020
The Bon Secours St. Francis Cerebrovascular and Stroke Center have achieved the Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. Offered by the Joint Commission, in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association,…
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South Carolina voting rights under the axe
January 25, 2020
By Chuck Saylors SCSBA President and Greenville County Schools Board Member In America, choosing our government is a sacred right and duty. Our vote is our voice, guaranteeing that we…
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Dana Garris joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
January 24, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Dana Garris has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. As a Greenville native, Garris has…
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Furman English Professor Joni Tevis awarded NEA Fellowship
January 24, 2020
Joni Tevis, the Bennette E. Geer Associate Professor of English at Furman University, has been awarded a 2020 Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The…
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David Eubanks named to U.S. Department of Education committee
January 24, 2020
David Eubanks, assistant vice president of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness at Furman University, has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) of the U.S.…
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EarthWise Pet Supply presents $2,326 to Greenville County Animal Care
January 24, 2020EarthWise Pet Supply, a locally owned and operated pet store offering all natural pet food, presented $2,326 to Greenville County Animal Care to cover costs associated with heartworm treatment program…
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Danny Joyner selected to become Riley Fellow
January 24, 2020
Danny Joyner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS joins other leaders selected from across the Upstate and surrounding area to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s 29th…
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High Spirits Hospitality honors employees
January 24, 2020
High Spirits Hospitality — the parent company of Liquid Catering, The Old Cigar Warehouse, Bravo1 Protection and High Spirits Events – recently honored its employees during its annual anniversary celebration.…
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BPS CPAs boost its tax team, adds Tony Perricelli as senior tax manager
January 24, 2020
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Tony Perricelli, CPA, has joined the firm as senior tax manager. Perricelli brings more than two decades of experience consulting on taxation…
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Witness Creation of Art during First Thursday at Richland Library – February 6
January 24, 2020
Get ready to expand your perimeter during First Thursday on Main. Richland Library is joining in the festivities by introducing a new program series that captures the formation of art.…
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The Hubbell Foundation donates $20,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2020
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the charitable arm of Hubbell Incorporated, parent company of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park on March 1
January 24, 2020
The annual Teddy Bear Picnic has become a must-do activity for families across the Charleston area. It’s a way for parents and children to unplug, have fun and connect in…
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World-class flutist to perform at CSU on Sunday
January 24, 2020
Flutists and woodwind players from beginner through professionals and music lovers will have a unique chance to attend a recital and masterclass featuring world-class flutist Demarre McGill Sunday, Jan. 26…
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Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area CVB, speaking at Small Business Lunch at Halls – February 6th
January 24, 2020
The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family presents Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as our guest speaker for Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, February…
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SCPA seeks buyer for Daniel Island property
January 24, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is selling an approximate 106-acre property on Daniel Island. The land, identified as the North Island Tract, is situated between Seven Farms Drive and the Cooper River. It…
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Aires recognizes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS for 2019 Customer Satisfaction
January 24, 2020
Aires hosted the Sixth Annual Aires Broker Network Summit, “The Architecture of Relocation; Building with Integrity,” at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA November 19-21, 2019. At…
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Two former journalists join NP Strategy
January 24, 2020
Kara Gormley Meador and Casey Watson Expand NPS+ Client Services NP Strategy adds more than two decades of journalism experience to the strategic communication firm’s bench with the addition…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival highlights release
January 23, 2020
38th St. Pat’s in Five Points – Saturday, March 21, 2020 Benefiting local charities in the Midlands Today, the Five Points Association brought St. Pat’s in Five Points back to…
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Lowcountry Center for Educational Leadership’s launch announced
January 23, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) and the Low Country Education Consortium (LCEC), a collaboration of superintendents from the tri-county region’s four school districts, are pleased to announce the launch…
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Greenville’s limited premiere engagement plays Feb. 12-23 at the Peace Center
January 23, 2020
Casting has been announced for the Greenville engagement of Disney’s Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Greenville at the Peace Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for a limited, two-week engagement…
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West Columbia’s Carraway Park to temporarily close to complete punch list items
January 23, 2020
West Columbia’s Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC, will temporarily close, beginning Monday, January 27, 2020, through Sunday, February 2, 2020, to complete contractor punch list items in…
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Colonial Life promotes Longo to AVP
January 23, 2020
Donna Longo has been named the new assistant vice president of Product and Market Development for Colonial Life. In this new role, she is responsible for the disability product line,…
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Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
January 23, 2020
Historic Columbia is accepting nominations through February 13 for outstanding efforts in historic preservation Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Thursday, February 13. Each…
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Colliers International | South Carolina marketing staff earn Commercial Property Marketing Certification
January 23, 2020
Four members of the Colliers International | South Carolina marketing team have earned the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) from Colliers University: Elizabeth Turner, Molly Hughes, Cate Smolinsky and Hannah…
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Lima One Capital appoints Josh Craig as Chief Revenue Officer
January 23, 2020
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has expanded its executive leadership team and appointed industry veteran Josh Craig as its Chief Revenue Officer. In this…
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Greenville Technical College hires academic program director and professor for state’s first bachelor’s degree at a technical college
January 23, 2020Greenville Technical College’s Bachelor in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology was launched last fall. With this degree, South Carolina has joined at least 22 states where policies authorize two-year…
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United Way of Greenville County board of directors adds seven new members in 2020
January 23, 2020Seven community leaders will join United Way of Greenville County’s board of directors this month, beginning a three-year term of service on the governing body of the largest poverty fighting…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost leased 3,070 SF in North Charleston
January 23, 2020
Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate First Command Financial Services on their recent lease renewal at the Atrium…
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Listen Freely to Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio at Richland Library – February 4
January 23, 2020
The smooth sounds of jazz from the past are coming back to Richland Library for one night. Join us for 100 Years of Jazz by the Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio…
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UofSC unveils innovative ‘library of the future’
January 23, 2020
This week, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library — the long-standing favorite place to study…
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Food map offers culinary tour of West Columbia
January 23, 2020
Looking for fine-dining in West Columbia or something fun and casual, or maybe you’ve heard locals talk about a great spot but don’t know where it is located? Pick up…
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Richland County Council’s annual retreat to focus on strategic planning
January 23, 2020
Members, staff to meet with Charleston County officials for discussion, insight Richland County Councilmembers kicked off their annual retreat Thursday in Charleston to set priorities for 2020 and lay a…
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Immedion names Monty Blight Vice President of Sales
January 23, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Monty Blight as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Monty will…
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AVX Corporation announces preliminary third quarter results
January 23, 2020
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) reported preliminary unaudited results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2019. Chief Executive Officer and President, John Sarvis, stated, “We completed…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 22, 2020
January 23, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/17/2020 to 01/23/2020 Rank Title Weeks Week Gross Cumulative 1 Bad Boys For Life 1 $73,033,944 $73,033,944 2 Dolittle 1 $28,301,930 $28,301,930 3 1917…
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The Woodhouse Day Spa to open in Greenville
January 23, 2020
Woodhouse Day Spa, the ultimate, full service, luxury day spa is set to open in Magnolia Park shopping center in Greenville, South Carolina on Friday, January 24. With 68 independent…
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New “Soda City Certified” app allows users to explore city and earn incentives
January 23, 2020
Now accepting businesses, venues, and individuals to be featured on the app Are you Soda City Certified? Prove it! Get ready Columbia. There’s a new app coming to town! Soda…
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State of the State Address – January 2020
January 23, 2020
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Henry McMaster Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional…
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Cely Construction contracted to turn Smokin’ Blues BBQ Food Truck into a brick and mortar restaurant
January 22, 2020
Cely Construction Company Inc. announced that they have been selected by Smokin’ Blues BBQ to provide construction services for their Greenville, SC location on 1312 Stallings Road. This delectable food…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grants to Helping Hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 22, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
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Vulcan Materials Company and industry partners raise more than $66,000 for Tri-County’s Heavy Equipment program
January 22, 2020
Last fall Vulcan Materials Company spearheaded efforts to raise more than $66,000 to support Tri-County Technical College’s Heavy Equipment Operator training program. Vulcan, in conjunction with 50 industry partners across…
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Historic Columbia announces Renee Chow as new director of marketing and communications
January 22, 2020
Renee Chow has joined Historic Columbia as director of marketing and communications. Chow will lead Historic Columbia’s communications and marketing initiatives and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. “We are excited to have a…
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EdVenture and WP Rawl join together
January 22, 2020
South Carolina’s state vegetable focus of new exhibit EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to welcome Walter P. Rawl & Sons Inc. as a sponsor of the Busy Bee Farm exhibit.…
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GSP announces roadway work, enhanced parking options
January 22, 2020
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has approved plans to provide additional parking capacity for travelers at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP.) The multi-phase construction project will begin in late January 2020 and…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for fourth consecutive year
January 22, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2020 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, marking the fourth…
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Rotary Projects Aid Ghana
January 22, 2020
Past District 7770 governor Gary Bradham told Capital Rotarians on Jan. 22 how recent projects spearheaded by the international service club improved life in Ghana’s impoverished communities. Bradham (in photo…
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