Columbia Chamber honors Judi Gatson at Annual Gala
September 12, 2019
Judi Gatson, anchor for WIS-TV, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Military Advocate of the Year. On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will honor Judi Gatson as the Military Advocate…
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Public invited to review updates to zoning requirements for Unity Park planning area
September 12, 2019
The City of Greenville and the Greenville Housing Fund will host drop-in style open houses for property owners and residents to review the latest draft of the Neighborhood District Code…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian September 11 Recovery Update
September 12, 2019
Since Hurricane Dorian left the area last Thursday evening, city crews have collected more than 150,000 cubic feet of debris from neighborhoods throughout the city of Charleston. Crews will continue…
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South Carolina life sciences conference to feature J&J Innovation leader Michal Preminger, over 40 national speakers
September 12, 2019
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Leader Michal Preminger will join more than 40 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2019 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across the state and…
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Crawford Strategy’s Allison Mertens selected as Riley Institute Fellow
September 12, 2019
Allison Mertens, Senior Vice President of Corporate Growth at Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, will join leaders selected from across the Upstate as Furman University’s 28th class…
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Free Sept. 27 museum lecture to cover history of the United Confederate Veterans
September 12, 2019
The United Confederate Veterans was formed in 1889 by former soldiers and sailors of the Confederate States, and it had several purposes: • Caring for widows and orphans of veterans.…
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Colliers International finds new office space for Central Carolina REALTORS® Association
September 12, 2019
Colliers’ Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson represented both landlord and tenant in the transaction. Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson of Colliers International | South Carolina worked with the Central Carolina…
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Custom builders, remodelers receive awards
September 12, 2019
The winners of the 2019 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards were announced this September. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…
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Looking back: East Cooper Community Outreach remembers Hurricane Hugo and its origin
September 12, 2019Area nonprofit looks back to its roots for 30th anniversary and their expanded offerings from storm relief to permanent resource for community members. The Lowcountry is approaching the 30th anniversary…
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Life Cycle Engineering CEO Bob Fei to present at Fall ESOP Forum in Salt Lake City
September 12, 2019
Bob Fei, President and CEO at Life Cycle Engineering, will co-present a session with Gray Somerville, Co-founder and CEO of LaunchPath Innovation, at the National Center for Employee Ownership’s Fall…
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South Carolina Federal adds two executives to senior management team
September 12, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has added two seasoned leaders to its senior management team: Kevin Kosco, Senior Vice President of Retail Sales and Service, and Scott Muscarella, Senior Vice…
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HRP Associates welcomes return of Davis to Greenville office
September 11, 2019
Jason Davis, PE joins local environmental engineering firm HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Jason Davis, PE as a Senior…
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Little Black Dress Initiative showcases “90 Years of Women Investing In Women”
September 11, 2019
The Junior League of Greenville’s signature event to run September 16-20 The Junior League of Greenville, Inc. (JLG) presents its Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) for the third consecutive year,…
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City holds grand opening of Parallel Parkway
September 11, 2019
Mayor Knox White was joined by City and County officials, community partners and the project team for the grand opening of Parallel Parkway, a new limited-access road connecting Verdae Boulevard…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence recipients
September 11, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from August through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Richland County developing plan to renew Pontiac community
September 11, 2019
Pontiac residents have a unique opportunity to share their vision of the future of their community. Renew Pontiac is a neighborhood planning effort coordinated by the Richland County Community Planning…
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USC Lancaster and USC Sumter ranked among top five community colleges in the nation
September 11, 2019
All four regional USC Palmetto College campuses rank among top five in South Carolina The University of South Carolina’s four regional Palmetto College campuses lead the pack among the state’s…
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USDA to provide $150 million to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
September 11, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue…
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BJU alumni present at Indie Craft Parade
September 11, 2019
Fourteen Bob Jones University alumni have been selected as exhibitors for the tenth annual Indie Craft Parade Sept. 13 – 15 at Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University. The Makers…
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Study shows Spartanburg’s hospitality tax receipts, hotel room supply and demand continue to grow
September 11, 2019
City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg County hospitality tax receipts and hotel room supply and demand grew during the 2018-2019 fiscal year, according to a study from H2R Market Research, a…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian September 9 recovery efforts update
September 11, 2019
Garbage resumed normal operations today. Due to the large volume of garbage, crews are working overtime to collect as much as possible, but some Monday routes may not be completed…
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Alyson Donnelly, Vice President of Sales, joins Coldwell Banker Caine leadership team
September 11, 2019
On the heels of a full-market rebrand, Caine is growing its management to provide more support for agents In response to continued growth for the Upstate real estate firm, Coldwell…
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R&E Automated Systems expanding Spartanburg County operations
September 11, 2019
$12 Million Investment Creating 176 New Jobs R&E Automated Systems,an internationally-recognized leader in the automation, engineering and prototype build industries, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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Clemson’s Hayek Center receives major grant to expand research and undergraduate programs
September 11, 2019Clemson University’s Hayek Center for Business Prosperity has received a four-year grant from the Charles Koch Foundation that could provide as much as $5 million to the center. The Hayek Center, founded…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
September 11, 2019
Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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Would You Know if Someone Was Contemplating Suicide?
September 11, 2019
By Maria Calloway, RN, MBA, DNP, NE-BC, Market Chief Nursing Officer of Providence Health Everyone knows someone who is struggling with mental health concerns. But would you know if…
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Registration, sponsorships open for 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
September 11, 2019
Sponsorships and foursome registrations are now available for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic set for March 30 at the Daniel Island Club. Each year, musicians, athletes and actors join southern rock…
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Kopis’s Wentzel named to Greenville’s Best & Brightest 2019
September 11, 2019
Kevin Wentzel, the chief operating officer at Kopis, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2019 Best and Brightest 35 and under. For 25 years, the Best & Brightest 35…
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Calling All ‘Wild’ Park Lovers: Tickets on Sale for Party for the Parks
September 11, 2019
Early-bird tickets are on sale for the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s signature fundraiser, Party for the Parks, coming to Colonial Lake on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s theme is “Call of…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019
Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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Kathleen Umholtz transitions to Client Services Coordinator role at Colliers International
September 11, 2019
Kathleen Umholtz has transitioned to a new role at Colliers International | South Carolina as a Client Services Coordinator, working alongside the Retail Services Team in the Columbia office. As…
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Faddis Concrete Products launching Chester County operations
September 11, 2019
$6.7 Million Investment to Create 60 New Jobs Faddis Concrete Products, an American-owned provider of high-quality precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $6.7…
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Seven college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
September 11, 2019
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, has selected seven college seniors to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program. Alexandra Worts of Furman University,…
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United Way of the Midlands recruits volunteer tutors for its Midlands Reading Consortium to help striving readers increase literacy skills
September 11, 2019
United Way is looking for volunteers to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2019-2020 school year. MRC is a tutoring initiative that helps pre-kindergarten through second-grade students improve…
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Bank of America recognized as one of Greenville Technical College’s Unsung Heroes
September 11, 2019Bank of America and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation were recently recognized by Greenville Technical College as Unsung Heroes, joining the ranks of organizations and individuals honored over the…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes new Project Coordinator
September 11, 2019
Hill Construction is proud to announce and welcome Melinda Vickers as a Project Coordinator. Vickers will be responsible for managing subcontractor requisitions, as well as all project activities and will…
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The Autism Academy of South Carolina names Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as Director of Psychological Services
September 11, 2019
The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) announced Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as the Director of Psychological Services. Dr. Franke has served as a member of the AASC team…
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School District Five Board approves measure to begin construction on new elementary school
September 11, 2019Lexington-Richland School District Five is a step closer to construction of its new elementary school in Chapin. The Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on Sept. 9 on a measure which…
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UofSC sets new record with $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards funding
September 11, 2019
University of South Carolina faculty have again broken their previous record-high external funding by garnering $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30,…
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Moore School’s Folks Center hires new executive director
September 11, 2019
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business has hired a new executive director for its Folks Center for International Business. Karen Brosius, who begins with the Folks…
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Couple wins free UofSC Love Story Wedding
September 11, 2019The biggest moments in their relationship have happened at the University of South Carolina, and now Jillian Owens and Brian Morris will have a free wedding thanks to students in…
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NORD Family Foundation grants $50,000 to MIRCI for adult and youth services
September 11, 2019
The Nord Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), $30,000 to support Adult Services Programs and $20,000 to Youth Services Programs. The grant…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019
Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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Former South Carolina legislator and community activist Julius Murray has died
September 11, 2019
Julius Murray a South Carolina Democrat who served in the House of Representatives and as a member of Richland County Council, died on Sunday in Columbia. He was 81. Born…
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All-new Charleston Christmas Special takes the stage for 11 shows in December
September 11, 2019
Long-time producers and performers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have created a brand-new holiday spectacular at the Charleston Music Hall. Some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers and musicians will…
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Colliers International’s brokerage, property management and LCK’s project management collaborate for new Palmetto Primary Care Physicians office
September 10, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster leased 4,156 square feet for Palmetto Primary Care Physicians of the medical office building located at 710 Rabon Road, which is owned…
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Michelle Stikeleather named Director of Media Services at Infinity Marketing
September 10, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Michelle Stikeleather to Director of Media Services to oversee the media department and advance the agency’s overall strategy. “Michelle’s natural…
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Mount Pleasant Racquet Club partners with two Tennis Hall of Fame legends
September 10, 2019
With pre-construction work underway, Mount Pleasant Racquet Club has entered into a partnership with tennis coaching legend, Nick Bolletieri, who will assist with the development and youth program planning at…
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Writers of Ribbons of Scarlet to speak at Converse College’s Author Talk on October 2
September 10, 2019
Converse College is hosting two of the writers of Ribbons of Scarlet, Kate Quinn and Laura Kaomie at its upcoming author talk on October 2. The free community event begins…
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Major new culinary destination will open in 2020 as newest addition to Barefoot Landing’s Dockside Village
September 9, 2019Barefoot Landing announced that Crooked Hammock Brewery, a restaurant, brewery, and backyard beer garden, will be enriching the lineup of new experiences at North Myrtle Beach’s only waterway shopping, dining,…
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