Deadline extended to Nov. 2: SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest
October 28, 2015
Seeking great ideas to contribute to the landscape of our #SCStrong community COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to contribute to the new #SCStrong landscape of our resilient region via…
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Greenville Memorial Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital with its 2015/2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that Greenville Memorial Hospital has won…
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Melinda Davis Lux elected member of the American Law Institute
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Melinda Davis Lux, a shareholder of Wyche, P.A., has been elected a member of the prestigious American Law Institute, a national organization comprising outstanding judges, lawyers, and…
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United Community Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Tech Foundation announced today that United Community Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming Workforce Development Salute. The Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive…
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Rebuild Upstate brings on AmeriCorps VISTA worker
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Kristen Knight to its team via the AmericaCorps Vista program. A Florida native, Knight is a graduate of the University of Central Florida…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes new communications officer
October 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – After an extensive search for a talented and energetic communications professional, The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce that Caroline Goodman will be joining the Foundation…
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MV Commercial Construction receives Diamond Award
October 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – MV Commercial Construction has been recognized as a Diamond Award recipient for the fourth year in a row by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as part…
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Deadline extended to Nov. 2: SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest
October 27, 2015Seeking great ideas to contribute to the landscape of our #SCStrong community COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to contribute to the new #SCStrong landscape of our resilient region via…
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Resource Financial Services makes smooth, speedy transition to TRID loans
October 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, serving SC, NC and GA, successfully closed their first post-TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) loan on…
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Two McKay firm attorneys earn CCP designation
October 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. announced that two of their attorneys, Brandon Jones and James E. L. “Eddie” Fickling have completed the necessary courses to earn…
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Skip Hardin joins McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley
October 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is once again growing; and announced the addition of C. E. “Skip” Hardin as the newest attorney to join the law…
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NAI Avant closes Devine Street office building sale in Columbia, SC
October 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, represented the buyer in the sale of ±4000 square feet of office space near downtown Columbia, SC. Built in 1986, the…
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Walmart to hire more than 1,200 seasonal associates in South Carolina for upcoming holiday season
October 27, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart today announced it anticipates hiring about 1,200 associates in South Carolina for the upcoming holiday season. In addition to offering a chance to earn extra money…
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Tricks or Treats: Human Resources Challenges Ahead
October 27, 2015Nexsen Pruet Employment Law Update for October 2015 Halloween is traditionally a time for “trick or treating.” For human resource professionals, many days can be Halloween-like, filled with unexpected…
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Skip Hardin joins McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley
October 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. is once again growing; and announced the addition of C. E. “Skip” Hardin as the newest attorney to join the law…
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Tricks or Treats: Human Resources Challenges Ahead
October 27, 2015Nexsen Pruet Employment Law Update for October 2015 Halloween is traditionally a time for “trick or treating.” For human resource professionals, many days can be Halloween-like, filled with unexpected…
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NAI Avant closes Devine Street office building sale in Columbia, SC
October 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, represented the buyer in the sale of ±4000 square feet of office space near downtown Columbia, SC. Built in 1986, the…
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Charleston’s tech economy robust in 2015
October 26, 2015
Annual Wage and Job Growth Data Consistent Since 2004 CHARLESTON, SC – In its 12th Wage and Job Growth survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce that the…
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Celebrating Ken Burger’s life Thursday Oct. 29
October 26, 2015Instructions for visitors and Ken Burger Scholarship announcement CHARLESTON, S.C.− A celebration of the life of Charleston author and newspaper columnist Ken Burger will be held at 10:30 a.m.,…
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Neely featured at Foothills Artisan Center
October 26, 2015
LANDRUM, SC – Local artist Scott Neely will be featured at Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Landrum during November. His free opening reception will be Friday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. In…
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Bob Jones University Alumni Association names Mike Miller as 2015 Alumnus of the Year
October 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University’s (BJU) Alumni Association named Mike Miller of Greenville as its 2015 Alumnus of the Year during the University’s recent homecoming festivities. Miller graduated from…
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USC looking for parents to participate in family program study
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s Parenting and Family Research Center is looking for parents of young children with behavior challenges to participate in a three-month program called…
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Saluda River Club wins HBASC’s Pinnacle Award for 2015 Community of the Year
October 26, 2015
Fifth Consecutive Year for Columbia’s Master-planned Riverfront Community LEXINGTON, SC – On Friday, October 23, at the HBASC State Convention in Asheville, N.C., Saluda River Club, the most successful residential…
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Caldwell Commercial New Listing – 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC
October 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Caldwell Commercial is pleased to announce its new listing at 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC. This established Medical Office Building offers +/- 1,000 SF of…
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Monument Capital Management acquires two multifamily properties in South Carolina
October 26, 2015
Peachtree Place and St. Andrews Apartments add 464 units to portfolio COLUMBIA, SC – Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real estate investment firms, has…
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The Insurance Source looks to better serve Hispanic community
October 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has hired the company’s first bilingual Customer Service Specialist. Filomena Novoa brings nearly 30 years of experience to The Insurance Source. Her career began…
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DHEC and ACS working together to help more women access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month under way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are taking the opportunity…
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Sonoco to officially open iPS Studio October 27
October 26, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, will host the Grand Opening of its Innovative Packaging Solutions (iPS) Studio in Hartsville, S.C., October…
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USC adds emergency management concentration to its MPA degree
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina has added a concentration in emergency management to its Master of Public Administration degree that will expand the number of professionals in…
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United Way of the Midlands requests volunteer data for Federal Disaster Funding
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is asking for the community’s help in collecting volunteer-service data on behalf of Richland County and City of Columbia to help secure…
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Capital Angels To Host “How to Pitch Investors” Workshop During Global Entrepreneurship Week
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Please join the South Carolina Angel Network and Capital Angels during Global Entrepreneurship Week for a fun and informative “How to Pitch Investors” workshop. The event will…
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Honda of Columbia Sponsors “Autos for Opportunities” Billboard Blitz
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Honda of Columbia is giving The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program a huge boost. From now through the end of November, The Midlands car dealership is sponsoring…
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Police Department Recommends Safe Halloween Practices
October 26, 2015Here are a few Safety Tips and Town Information from the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department to Remember: • The Town will be having its annual Halloween trick-or-treat activities on October 31,…
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Geography Legislator of the Year Award to representative Kenny Bingham
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Representative Kenneth “Kenny” Bingham, South Carolina House District 89, was recently named the Geography Legislator of the Year by the South Carolina Geographic Alliance. Mr. Bingham was recognized…
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A look at The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo
October 26, 2015IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is a strong group of business professionals that are civic and community minded. Our weekly breakfast meetings allow us to enjoy…
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S.C. State Fair closes with a Blue-Ribbon year
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The 2015 South Carolina State Fair has finished the year “SC Strong”. The fair welcomed 429,947 visitors, including record setting numbers on the first Sunday and second…
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Attorney John E. Cuttino named President-Elect of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Columbia attorney John E. Cuttino has been named President-Elect of DRI–The Voice of the Defense Bar (DRI). Cuttino…
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NAI Avant Facilitates 135,675 Square Foot Office Building Sale in Columbia, SC
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Roger Winn, Jr., recently brokered the sale of ±135,675 square feet of office space known as Broad River Commons. This…
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Help Raise Money and Awareness for Breast Cancer by Carving a Pumpkin…UNDER WATER!
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Saturday, October 31st marks the return of Wateree Dive Center’s “Carve for a Cure” underwater jack-o-lantern carving contest – but this isn’t your average run of the mill…
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Colonial Life awards $26,000 to Richland One teachers
October 26, 2015
Grants support innovative and creative lesson ideas in the classroom COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life is awarding $26,000 in grants to 32 teachers in Richland One through its Strong Schools…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler deal at 610 Clemson Rd
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC -Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of 9,800 SF office/warehouse at 610 Clemson Road in Columbia,…
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New GASB guidelines on tax abatements
October 26, 2015
Local Governments change how Tax Abatements are reported COLUMBIA, SC – New accounting requirements that go into effect in December will change the way local governments must report economic…
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SCDOT’s Sunday, Oct. 25, update on flooding impacts in South Carolina
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Sunday, Oct. 25, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s…
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SCE&G Donates $100,000 to help low-income customers through Project Share
October 26, 2015
Company to match donations to Project Share during November and December CAYCE, SC – To help further support customers in need, SCE&G is contributing $100,000 to the South Carolina…
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Soda City Market to bring its second annual OktoberFest to Main
October 26, 2015
Eins, Zwei, Drei: Bring on the Beer and Schnitzel COLUMBIA, SC – Soda City Market has announced that it will hold its annual Soda City OktoberFest on Saturday, October 31…
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Statement from superintendent of Richland School District Two regarding the incident at Spring Valley High School
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm’s statement regarding the incident at Spring Valley High School: Our District is deeply concerned about an incident that occurred at Spring Valley High…
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Honda of Columbia Sponsors “Autos for Opportunities” Billboard Blitz
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Honda of Columbia is giving The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program a huge boost. From now through the end of November, The Midlands car dealership is sponsoring…
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A look at The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo
October 26, 2015
IRMO, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is a strong group of business professionals that are civic and community minded. Our weekly breakfast meetings allow us to enjoy…
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Capital Angels To Host “How to Pitch Investors” Workshop During Global Entrepreneurship Week
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Please join the South Carolina Angel Network and Capital Angels during Global Entrepreneurship Week for a fun and informative “How to Pitch Investors” workshop. The event will…
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NAI Avant Facilitates 135,675 Square Foot Office Building Sale in Columbia, SC
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Roger Winn, Jr., recently brokered the sale of ±135,675 square feet of office space known as Broad River Commons. This…
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