The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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Helping Hands Dental Clinic extends operations, adding services on Fridays
February 17, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown (Helping Hands) has been providing free dental care for Georgetown County residents since the inception of its dental clinic in 2013. Today, Helping Hands announces the…
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Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care announces ribbon cutting and grand opening in West Ashley
February 17, 2020
Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony followed by a networking celebration on February 20 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. for their new…
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Donate blood on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and become a “Columbia Lifesaver” for patients in need.
February 17, 2020
Saving lives isn’t just for superheroes. Everyday citizens in our community are capable of sharing the gift of life. The community is invited to answer the call of patients in…
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MUSC trustees vote to move projects forward in Indian Land and Williamsburg-Lake City area
February 17, 2020
Progress was squarely on the agenda for board members during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). In addition…
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USC Upstate and College of Charleston announce new dual-degree nursing partnership
February 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Upstate and the College of Charleston are pleased to announce they will partner to offer an innovative, dual-degree program that will enable students at the…
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Clemson researchers present findings from extensive research on food insecurity in Pickens County
February 17, 2020
Clemson researchers recently released findings on the issue of food insecurity in Pickens County along with recommendations and proposed solutions to the problem. The extensive study of hunger and food…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s core retail occupancy trends upward
February 17, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Over the past 12 months, the Charleston retail market absorbed 207,646 square feet, in the fourth quarter of…
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Teri Watts joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 17, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Teri Watts has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Watts knows the joys and challenges of relocating…
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The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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The HDR Young Professionals Group awards $5,000 to STEM-focused childhood literacy efforts in the Midlands through United Way of the Midlands
February 17, 2020
The HDR Foundation today presented United Way of the Midlands with a grant of $5,000 to provide STEM-focused reading nooks, literacy kits, and snacks for Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) students…
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Brent Williams named Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies for United Community Bank
February 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced Brent Williams has been promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies. In this newly created role, Williams will be responsible for the planning and…
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City Market kicks off Masters weekend with The Vista Open
February 17, 2020
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
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Fireflies 2020 single game tickets on sale February 20
February 17, 2020
Tickets for All 70 Fireflies Home Games to Go on Sale Thursday at 10am Single game tickets for the 2020 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Thursday, February 20…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island extending an enticing discount on weddings to teachers & first responders
February 17, 2020
If you are a teacher or first responder, and are planning your upcoming wedding, you should consider taking advantage of a very enticing discount being extended by the AAA Four…
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Lynch named Interim Executive Director of Transportation for CCSD
February 17, 2020
Charleston County School District can announce that James Lynch has been named Interim Executive Director of Transportation. Executive Director of Transportation, William “Jeff” Scott is retiring at the end of…
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Distinguished teacher named to board overseeing the nation’s report card
February 17, 2020
Richland Two Coordinator of Professional Learning and AP U.S. government and politics teacher Patrick Kelly has been appointed to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes administrative assistant
February 17, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Robin Hillyer-Miles to its staff as administrative assistant, a newly created position designed to assist in the efficient operations of the staff and maintain relationships…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2020 board members and leadership team
February 17, 2020
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Chip Reaves as board chair; Ashley Brooks as vice-chair and governance chair, Michael…
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American College of Mortgage Attorneys selects Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Dan Orvin as a Fellow
February 17, 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Dan Orvin has been elected as a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). Formed in 1974, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA)…
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Four companies receive a total of $175,000 in SCRA grants
February 17, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $175,000. Competitor Tent is a unique, new mobile app aimed…
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2020 Census Hiring Events planned for Richland County
February 17, 2020
Conducting an official count of every person who lives in the United States is a large task. To help with the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire…
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Mullikin named Leadership in Law Honoree
February 17, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Environmental attorney and global expedition leader Tom Mullikin has been named among the 2020 South Carolina LEADERSHIP IN LAW HONOREES and will…
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New flex space warehouse ready to meet growing industrial market
February 17, 2020
To meet the continued demand for industrial space in the Charleston area, real estate investment firm Charleston Commercial is overseeing the construction and leasing of a new warehouse in Stark…
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The Cassina Group ends 2019 as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales over $1 million
February 17, 2020
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, had a successful 2019, closing the year as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales more than $1 million*. The firm…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis
February 16, 2020
Only the top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars.* 1 of only 7 RIA firms in SC to receive Morningstar Separate Account Ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s…
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Arthrex selects one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina as first youth apprentice
February 16, 2020
Arthrex selected its first youth apprentice from the Pickens County Career and Technology Center program. Bradie Reece, one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina, will be learning…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Leadership Programs and Marketing Assistant
February 16, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Tori Burke-Koskela as Director of Leadership Programs and Anna Kooper as Marketing Assistant. As Director of Leadership Programs, Tori is responsible for the…
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West Columbia’s Norfolk Street to temporarily closed for re-paving beginning Monday, February 17, 2020
February 16, 2020
The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Norfolk Street, between State Street and Carpenter Street, for re-paving, beginning Monday, February 17, 2020. The contractors will have flagmen present to…
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East Point Academy Head of School bestowed highest civilian honor
February 16, 2020
Governor McMasters awarded the Order of the Palmetto to East Point Academy Head of School Mark A. Bounds for extraordinary service and achievements across the state of South Carolina. Bounds…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps
February 16, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
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Repairs to shade structures at Waterfront Park begin
February 16, 2020
The City of Charleston has contracted with IPW to perform repairs on the three shade structures on the pier at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Waterfront Park. The pier will remain…
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Mission Lexington announces 2020 Board of Directors
February 16, 2020
Mission Lexington announces that the following individuals will serve as the 2020 Board of Directors. Will Cheatham, of First Community Bank will serve as the President and Chairman. Chris Rice…
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Concrete progress: upgrades coming to North Springs Road intersection
February 16, 2020
A detailed project to improve traffic flow on North Springs Road in northeast Richland County is moving forward. Crews working for Richland County Transportation will soon install traffic control signs…
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Second annual On the Table survey showcases optimism and empowerment for change
February 14, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $19,600 in “Beyond the Table” mini-grants Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has released its 2019 On the Table Impact Report.…
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Recent Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
February 14, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Mount Pleasant Business Enterprises, Inc. leased 1,100 square feet of retail space at 1081 Johnnie…
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Ogletree Deakins add Caroline Page as immigration lawyer to Columbia office
February 13, 2020
Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office is excited to welcome its 9th immigration lawyer, Caroline Page. Page received both her J.D. and undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Previously, she…
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Management Solutions adds two new clients
February 13, 2020
Management Solutions, an authorized PXT Select™ partner based in Greenville, S.C., recently expanded its client portfolio with the addition of two new clients. BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina and…
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Greenville Technical College and Phillis Wheatley Community Center partner to help ex-offenders transition successfully
February 13, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are collaborating to create an Upstate Ex-Offender Re-entry Center. The center, housed at PWCC, will provide case management activities…
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Viviana Hankins joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 13, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Viviana Hankins has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Hankins was raised in Greenville, has seen the…
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WellSpent announces facilitators and roundtable sessions for upcoming forum
February 13, 2020
WellSpent — the first forum to bring together business and healthcare leaders to discuss and develop statewide initiatives will be taking place later this month. The forum is set to…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Annual Builder’s Breakfast to honor the life of Thomas Few
February 13, 2020
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their Annual Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 7:00 AM. This year,…
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Martha “Arden” Stelly joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 13, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Martha “Arden” Stelly has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Stelly was born and raised in Americus, GA.…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) hires industry veteran Matt Lochel as new Head of Strategy and Client Services
February 13, 2020
Jeff Dezen Public Relations has announced that PR veteran Matt Lochel is returning to the agency in the newly created role of Head of Strategy and Client Services. He will…
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Cottontown Art Crawl – March 14
February 13, 2020
The second annual Cottontown Art Crawl (CAC) will take place in the historic neighborhood of Bellevue, commonly known as Cottontown, in downtown Columbia, SC on on Saturday, March 14 from 10…
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The Cliffs welcomes two sales executives to real estate team
February 13, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Mike Williams and Zack Thomas have joined its real estate team as sales executives. Williams joins the Mountain Region sales office, which includes The Cliffs at…
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