New report identifies personal experience as top influencer of youth career decisions
October 4, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with SkillsUSA and the Educational Research Center of America, released a new report identifying the characteristics of experiences that impact student…
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Updated Richland County shelter list
October 4, 2015
Richland County Emergency Services Department is working with the community to open temporary shelters to assist with people displaced by flooding. Several roads in Richland County have been rendered…
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SC Dept. of Education receives $15M Charter School start up grant
October 3, 2015
South Carolina one of eight states awarded Educators, parents and community leaders considering starting new public charter schools as an option to address students’ academic needs in their communities celebrated…
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Capitol Consultants hires Government Affairs professional
October 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Capitol Consultants announced that Rich Parsons has joined the firm as a member of the Government Relations team. Mr. Parsons earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science…
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Capitol Consultants hires Government Affairs professional
October 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Capitol Consultants announced that Rich Parsons has joined the firm as a member of the Government Relations team. Mr. Parsons earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science…
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Callison Tighe’s Detwiler earns certifiation as Circuit Court mediator
October 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Rick Detwiler, a member at Callison Tighe, now is a certified South Carolina Circuit Court mediator. A mediator is a neutral third party who helps litigants in…
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SCRA Technology Ventures announces collaboration
October 2, 2015
SC Launch Company and Resource Partner Team to Promote Research &Development Milestones SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the partnership of SC Launch company, NeuroQuest, and Resource Partner Network member,…
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State upgrades to OPCON 3, preparations continue for severe flooding
October 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – At 12:00 p.m. the South Carolina Emergency Management Division will increase the state’s operational condition to Level 3. OpCon3 means a disaster or emergency situation is likely in…
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2015 Newberry Oktoberfest has been postponed
October 2, 2015The 2015 Newberry Oktoberfest has been postponed. The National Weather Service office in Columbia, SC has predicted an historic rainfall event for Friday and Saturday that may make travel hazardous.…
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New York Times “Your Money” columnist, Ron Lieber, visits Midlands on October 26
October 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Jewish Federation and the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center are hosting Ron Lieber, New York Times award winning personal finance columnist…
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Meliah Bowers Jefferson named national spokesperson for the American Heart Association
October 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association (AHA) has selected Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as a national spokesperson for its “Go Red For Women” movement. As an AHA national…
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New York Times “Your Money” columnist, Ron Lieber, visits Midlands on October 26
October 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Jewish Federation and the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center are hosting Ron Lieber, New York Times award winning personal finance columnist…
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Goldberg and Mills invited to write about democratic education
October 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Association of American Colleges & Universities invited two University of South Carolina Upstate officials to write for one of its publications. Dr. Abraham Goldberg, associate professor of…
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Cynthia Serra joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Cynthia Serra as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Serra joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 12 years of experience as…
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Moore receives Young Leader Award
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has received the September 2015 Hales Jewelers Young Leader Award. This leadership award is presented by PULSE, the Greenville Chamber’s young…
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Meliah Bowers Jefferson named National Spokesperson for the American Heart Association
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association (AHA) has selected Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as a national spokesperson for its “Go Red For Women” movement. As an AHA national…
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Twin Rivers Capital completes sale of 139 President Street
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Twin Rivers Capital, LLC has completed the sale of 139 President Street. Phil Rose of TRC represented the buyer and will now be leasing the retail/office/restaurant space.…
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Sylvan Learning honors Myra Ruiz local education Community Partner
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate honored a local Community Partner at their recent Grand Opening Celebration in Greenville. Many families, teachers and community leaders joined the Sylvan…
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October 10, Kolter Homes at The Ponds holds family-focused grand opening event
October 1, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – Kolter Homes at The Ponds in Summerville, South Carolina invites families to enjoy a fall day filled with outdoor activities, music, paddling, kayaking and fishing at The…
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USC ranks No. 1 nationally in exercise science Ph.D. programs
October 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s Department of Exercise Science doctoral program has earned a No. 1 ranking from the National Academy of Kinesiology. The national rankings are based on a comprehensive…
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Richland County Month in Review: September
October 1, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September. Richland County Development Services, which includes several departments and divisions, received the Government Customer Service Community of…
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Eighth Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament Brings Authentic Italian Food and Entertainment, Sat. Oct. 3
October 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s eighth annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 and 1616…
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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Harrell Square
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 1,965 SF office space at 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, to MAi Research, LLC. Jon…
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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Aviation Business Park VI
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 11,409 SF office/flex space at 5965 Core Road in North Charleston.…
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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Aviation Business Park II
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 11,172 SF office/flex space at 2442 Remount Road in North Charleston.…
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Phillips Staffing honors contributions of temporary and contract workers to Georgia, South Carolina economies
October 1, 2015Firm plans celebrations, honors during National Staffing Employee Week Sept. 28 – October 4, 2015 CHARLESTON, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Newberry College unveils new loan repayment promise
October 1, 2015
Program provides financial safety net for students by helping them repay loans after graduation NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry College launched a new program designed to give students the freedom to…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
October 1, 2015
JENKINSVILLE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) will take Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline Oct. 2 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows…
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The 23rd annual writing contest for young readers
October 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion…
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Eighth Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament Brings Authentic Italian Food and Entertainment, Sat. Oct. 3
October 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s eighth annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 and 1616…
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Tennis teacher Carlos Lozano returning to Columbia as Rockbridge Club Pro
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA,. SC – Accomplished tennis player, teacher and coach Carlos Lozano will be the new tennis pro at Rockbridge Club in Forest Acres as of Oct. 1. Lozano was an All-American player…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits four new shareholders
September 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo is pleased to announce they have admitted four new shareholders into the firm, effective September 1, 2015. “We are pleased to have continued growth…
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DSS Employee to be recognized as an Angel in Adoption
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has announced The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) will honor DSS employee Portia Hawkins as an Angel in…
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District Five holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Dutch Fork High School Health Science Center
September 30, 2015IRMO, SC – Students, staff and community members gathered at Dutch Fork High School on Sept. 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the school’s new Health Science Center. The nearly…
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Midlands Technical College awarded $2.25 million to enhance student services
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) will use a $2.25 million grant from the US Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program to help improve the success of freshmen students…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro featured on Travel Channel UK television show, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep South Food Adventures”
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of Columbia, S.C.’s leading chef-driven restaurants, is featured in an episode of the new Travel Channel UK television series, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation receives two donations from the Ray Tanner Foundation
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Recreation Foundation received a generous donation from the Ray Tanner Foundation totaling over $4,000. The first charitable contribution will support 40 youth from the…
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Miller-Valentine Group volunteer’s partner with the United Way and Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of Arthurtown
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Group associates recently partnered with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity to volunteer in the Arthurtown neighborhood through the United Way Day of Action. The mission…
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M.B. Kahn Holds Job Fair in Columbia
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – M. B. Kahn Construction Co. will hold a job fair this week for numerous construction jobs. The two-day job fair will be Friday, October 2 from 1…
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NAI Avant brokers sale on Burning Tree Drive in Columbia
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Bobby Hathaway and Campbell Kreps recently facilitated the sale of ±1.2 acres off Burning Tree Drive in Columbia, SC. Hathaway and Kreps represented the…
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $4 Million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates
September 30, 2015
LAKELAND, Fla – Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced today that it would donate $4 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast. The donation will provide funding to build 40…
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NAI Avant brokers sale on Burning Tree Drive in Columbia
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Bobby Hathaway and Campbell Kreps recently facilitated the sale of ±1.2 acres off Burning Tree Drive in Columbia, SC. Hathaway and Kreps represented the…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro featured on Travel Channel UK television show, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep South Food Adventures”
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of Columbia, S.C.’s leading chef-driven restaurants, is featured in an episode of the new Travel Channel UK television series, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation receives two donations from the Ray Tanner Foundation
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Recreation Foundation received a generous donation from the Ray Tanner Foundation totaling over $4,000. The first charitable contribution will support 40 youth from the…
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M.B. Kahn Holds Job Fair in Columbia
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – M. B. Kahn Construction Co. will hold a job fair this week for numerous construction jobs. The two-day job fair will be Friday, October 2 from 1…
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Miller-Valentine Group volunteer’s partner with the United Way and Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of Arthurtown
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Group associates recently partnered with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity to volunteer in the Arthurtown neighborhood through the United Way Day of Action. The mission…
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Colliers International brokers sale of 2403 Powdersville Road in Easley, SC
September 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International’s Richard Barrett, MCR represented the seller, Robert and Elizabeth Carman, in the sale of 2403 Powdersville Road, which previously housed Carman Ad Image. The approximately 4,800…
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The all new SOHO opens October 1: Well-known local restaurant brings urban dining concept to the grand strand
September 29, 2015
Myrtle Beach, SC – Beginning October 1, Myrtle Beach residents will enjoy a whole level of dining, literally. SOHO, the flagship of Myrtle Beach Dining Group will unveil the area’s first…
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Lindsey Halter transitions into an Agent Role with Lee & Associates Charleston
September 29, 2015
Charleston, SC — The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, clarified that Lindsey Halter has transitioned with the company…
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