Tempus establishes South Carolina operation
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tempus, a worldwide leader in aviation solutions, announced today that it has established its corporate marketing and media department in Greenville. Located on the second floor…
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ECG grads boast of 100 percent pass rate on certification exam
October 19, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Recent graduates of Tri-County Technical College’s Electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as EKG, certificate class scored a 100 percent pass rate on the national Certified EKG Technicians exam.…
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Greenlink hosts fare free Friday on Oct. 23, sponsored by Aloft Greenville Downtown
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Those who have never ridden a bus in Greenville County can give it a try for free on Fri., Oct. 23, when Greenlink presents Fare Free Friday, sponsored…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
October 19, 2015
Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Jon Good, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 200 Transit Drive, LLC, in the leasing of an 8,000 SF industrial property at 200 Transit…
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Crawford Strategy expands team with new account coordinator
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, welcomes Anna Simmons to the agency as an account coordinator. Simmons, a graduate of Clemson University, has experience…
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Capping banks’ size would hit consumers, Clemson study finds
October 19, 2015
By Rick Uhlmann, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson CLEMSON, SC – As calls for shrinking the size of the nation’s largest banks continue following the 2007-08 economic meltdown, research…
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Chappelle Broome to sit on National Airport Committee
October 19, 2015
CAYCE, SC – Chappelle Broome, Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Director of Human Resources and DBE Liaison, has been elected to the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Human Resources Steering…
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The Salvation Army opens flood relief center
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As The Salvation Army begins a new phase of disaster relief, The Salvation Army has established a Flood Relief Center at 3400 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC 29016 (old…
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Columbia Chamber hosts Richland County Business Recovery Center
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber will host representatives from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) until further notice in an effort to help business owners apply for Physical…
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The Newberry Opera House to host South Carolina native JOSH TURNER Multi-platinum Country Artist
October 19, 2015
NEWBERRY, SC – Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more…
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Enstar US establishes operations in Richland County
October 19, 2015
Company Acquires Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Announces Expansion of Existing Richland County Operations . COLUMBIA, SC – Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR), a company that specializes in…
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Four Sowell Gray attorneys highlighted in Benchmark Litigation
October 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Benchmark Litigation, a definitive guide to the country’s leading lawyers and firms, has named Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, one of the top litigation firms in…
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NAI Avant Brokers sale of newly constructed student housing at Clemson University
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC- NAI Avant Senior Investment Broker, Dail Longaker, represented Pineherst, LLC in the sale of the recently developed Pineherst Student Apartments in Clemson, SC. The 96-bed, walk-to-campus development was 100%…
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Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina in Richland County on Tuesday
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Richland County on Tuesday, October 20, for the next Team South Carolina flood relief event. Team South Carolina in Richland County will…
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Smart Driver Course for Seniors
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center and AARP are partnering to offer a Smart Driver Refresher Course for Seniors onThursday October 29, 12:30-5 pm at the Lourie Center. This new…
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LandTech announces exciting new “Green” community in Richland Northeast!
October 19, 2015
BLYTHEWOOD, SC – LandTech has acquired 26 acres located on Rimer Pond Road in northeast Richland County for the development of its new Coatbridge community. The community is being…
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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® celebrate a special 30th anniversary -The Hood Team – united in business and life
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS’®s, Danny and Karen Hood, of The Hood Team, top-producing independent sales associates at the Irmo/Lake Murray office, attended Coldwell Banker NRT LLC’s recent Celebration…
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New website simplifies home buying for house hunters and mortgage seekers
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Mortgages.com, a new free resource for house hunters, homeowners, and mortgage seekers, offers a variety of online tools for individuals and real estate professionals across the country…
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Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $15,000 for teacher grants
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC —Sparkleberry Country Fair Chairman John Monroe recently presented a $15,000 check to district Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm. The check represents proceeds from the 2015 Sparkleberry Country Fair and…
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The Auntie Karen Foundation announces its 14th anniversary and the 13th annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Auntie Karen Foundation is proud to announce its 14th anniversary on October 31, 2015. The foundation continues to be a beacon of the Columbia Metropolitan area and…
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Nascar drivers Joey Logano, Jordan Anderson lend support for flood relief efforts in Columbia, SC
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With the recent flooding events that took place throughout South Carolina, one of the most impacted areas came in the heart of the state’s capital city –…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Florence County
October 19, 2015
Company Investing More Than $15 Million in Solar Project FLORENCE, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has…
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Two CCSD principals in top 10 to win $20,000 Best in Education Award
October 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – While they will have to wait until October 23, 2015 to know if they won, two CCSD principals are within striking distance of the Escalante-Gradillas Best in…
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Collins & Lacy co-founder is honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite
October 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation.…
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Best of Philanthropy Award winners announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine
October 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2015 Best of Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, November 5,…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…
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National leadership coach to address nonprofit teams in Greenville
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that 20-year organizational leadership veteran Patrick Jinks…
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Best of Philanthropy Award winners announced by Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2015 Best of Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, November 5,…
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Four Sowell Gray attorneys highlighted in Benchmark Litigation
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Benchmark Litigation, a definitive guide to the country’s leading lawyers and firms, has named Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, one of the top litigation firms in…
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Collins & Lacy co-founder is honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite
October 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work in Workers’ Compensation.…
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Riverfront Park to remain closed for repairs
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Riverfront Park, located at 312 Laurel Street, is temporarily closed to the public due to repairs that are needed after the October 2015 flood, the City of Columbia…
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SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…
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Richland County Vector Control spraying to control increased mosquito activity
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – This month’s historic flooding, paired with warm temperatures, has led to increased mosquito activity in some parts of Richland County. To combat the problem, Richland County Vector Control…
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Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year
October 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…
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NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC
October 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…
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Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite
October 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…
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M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia
October 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…
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NAI Avant Brokers Industrial Sale in Columbia, SC
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR, with the assistance of broker Lee Bussell and Lee Marsha, recently represented Aquatech Leasing, LLC in the sale of their…
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SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26
October 16, 2015
Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…
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Morton & Gettys’ Duncan appointed to cultural commission
October 16, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC – James David Duncan, an attorney with Morton & Gettys, has been appointed to the York County Cultural and Heritage Commission. The commission oversees four facilities: Historic Brattonsville,…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce names Shafran Fields Sports and Group Tourism Manager
October 15, 2015
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Shafran Fields as its new Sports and Group Tourism Manager. In his new position,…
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Collins & Lacy Co-Founder honored as Midlands’ Legal Elite
October 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney Stan Lacy has been selected to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2015 Legal Elite of the Midlands for his work…
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M. B. Kahn assists to eliminate water shortage for the City of Columbia
October 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Responding to the City of Columbia’s emergency call, M. B. Kahn Construction Co. mobilized to supply the manpower, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the city’s water…
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SCRA sponsoring EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest; Deadline Extended to October 26
October 15, 2015Seeking great ideas to help our #SCStrong community move forward COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC is seeking great ideas to move the Midlands forward via the $5,000 Ignite! 2015 Ideas…
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Google sending managers to visit columbia, SC Devfest
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Martin Omander and Elizabeth Padilla, both Developer Relations Managers for Google will be speaking at Columbia’s first Devfest event on Saturday, October 24th. Topics will include “Boosting…
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Colliers International welcomes Taylor Wolfe to Columbia office brokerage team
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Taylor Wolfe has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate. Wolfe will be a member of the Columbia office brokerage team. …
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NAI Avant consummates lease of ±24,000 sf office space in Columbia, SC
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, with assistance from Cushman and Wakefield brokers John Gray, John Tison and Ed Kercher, recently facilitated the ±24,000 SF lease of commercial…
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Richland One announces initial plan for makeup days
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One students missed seven school days due to the historic flooding that affected the Columbia area and other parts of the state. The district has announced its…
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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Darlington and Orangeburg Counties
October 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Darlington and Orangeburg to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven…
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