Haley, Brownback Pledge Any Action Within Their Power To Stop Terrorist Transfers
August 26, 2015
“We Will Not Be Part Of Any Illegal Action By This Administration” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas signed a letter to Secretary of…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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VA reaches historic milestone in backlog reduction
August 26, 2015
Disability Claims Backlog dips below 100K – Lowest Ever in VA’s History COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reached a significant milestone this week when the…
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10 Robinson McFadden attorneys named to Best Lawyers
August 26, 2015Ten Robinson McFadden lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by…
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HouseLens partners with ERA Wilder Realty
August 26, 2015Professional video, 3D, and photos will supercharge ERA Wilder listings HouseLens, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of visual marketing solutions for real estate, is partnering with Columbia, SC-based ERA Wilder…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department to hold career seminar
August 26, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a career seminar Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. in the department’s training center at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington. “This…
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Fisher & Phillips attorney admitted to National Black Lawyers Top 100
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darrious Baker, an attorney in the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, has been admitted to The National Black Lawyers Top 100. The organization is composed of…
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Richland County Councilman invites the youth to the Annual Lower Richland Youth Summit
August 26, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC— Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington of District 10 along with Richland County Park and Recreation Commission Chairwoman J, Marie Green and Pastor Sammy Wade invites Richland County’s…
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HouseLens partners with ERA Wilder Realty
August 26, 2015
Professional video, 3D, and photos will supercharge ERA Wilder listings HouseLens, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of visual marketing solutions for real estate, is partnering with Columbia, SC-based ERA Wilder…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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10 Robinson McFadden attorneys named to Best Lawyers
August 26, 2015
Ten Robinson McFadden lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. announces new hire
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR announced that Joe Bowen, Associate AIA, has joined the architectural design team. Mr. Bowen earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, and Master…
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Turner Padget’s Lanny Lambert Elected As Leader of the National Conference of Bar Presidents
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that Lanneau Wm. (“Lanny”) Lambert, Jr. has been elected as president of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP). Lambert, a…
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Benedict College scholar among White House HBCU All-Stars
August 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its 2015 HBCU All-Stars, which includes Vi’Dual Cornelius Futch, a sophomore mass communications major at Benedict…
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Smith, Columbia City Council candidate, files Ethics Report with Highest Recorded Initial Funds for Columbia City Council Race
August 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, a candidate for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election, filed his first ethics report with the South Carolina State…
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A3 Communications recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company for third consecutive year
August 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A3 Communications, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing systems integrators, has been recognized as a 2015 Inc. Magazine 500|5000 Fastest Growing Company for the third consecutive year.…
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Caldwell Commercial Sells 7535 Northside Drive
August 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Owner in the sale of a 1,961 SF medical office building located at 7535 Northside Drive…
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Caldwell Commercial Office Purchase – 7509 Northside Drive
August 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Buyer, JJNW Dentistry, LLC, in the purchase of 3,910 SF medical office building at 7509 Northside…
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Carolina Commercial, LLC Recent Transactions
August 25, 2015Eleventh Hour, LLC ADDRESS: 2575 Ashley River Road AREA: Charleston, SC TRANSACTION: Retail Sale BROKER: Dunston Powell, CCIM 4881 Rivers, LLC ADDRESS: 4881 Rivers Avenue AREA: North Charleston, SC…
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Ballou joins Morton & Gettys as senior counsel
August 25, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – Daniel J. Ballou, a veteran litigator with more than 20 years’ experience in South Carolina courts, has joined Morton & Gettys as senior counsel. Ballou has…
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Ballou joins Morton & Gettys as senior counsel
August 25, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC – Daniel J. Ballou, a veteran litigator with more than 20 years’ experience in South Carolina courts, has joined Morton & Gettys as senior counsel. Ballou has…
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Smith, Columbia City Council candidate, files Ethics Report with Highest Recorded Initial Funds for Columbia City Council Race
August 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, a candidate for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election, filed his first ethics report with the South Carolina State…
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A3 Communications recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company for third consecutive year
August 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A3 Communications, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing systems integrators, has been recognized as a 2015 Inc. Magazine 500|5000 Fastest Growing Company for the third consecutive year.…
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Lourie Center celebrates National Senior Center Month
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Each September, the Lourie Center joins with other senior centers across the country and NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) to celebrate National Senior Center Month.…
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A CIU Education: Best Bang for the Buck
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – For the second year in a row, Columbia International University is ranked #6 in the Southeast in the annual “Best Bang for the Buck” survey published by…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler celebrates its 28 year anniversary
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that this month marks the 28th anniversary in business. Formed in 1987, Wilson Kibler, Inc. quickly grew into one of the largest…
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Terry Padalino joins the Padalino and Guram Team at Your World Real Estate
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Your World Real Estate would like to welcome Terry Padalino into the fold. He is a multi-million dollar producer in real estate and never settles for less…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications Director
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Adrienne R. Fairwell, APR has joined the agency as marketing and communications director. Fairwell will lead the Department’s strategic marketing…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications Director
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Adrienne R. Fairwell, APR has joined the agency as marketing and communications director. Fairwell will lead the Department’s strategic marketing…
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Richland and Lexington County road construction information for week beginning Aug. 24, 2015
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Expect minor nighttime delays, flagging operations, and lane closures on Elmwood Avenue westbound at the bridge leading to the Interstate 126 / Huger Street interchange in Richland…
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Lexington One Announces Three Promotions
August 24, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that at the August 18, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the…
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PHS’s Stover Earns SCAAE Clark Woods Distinguished Teacher Award
August 24, 2015
PELION, SC – The South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators recently presented Pelion High Agricultural Education Instructor Frank Stover with the 2015 Clark Woods Distinguished Teacher Award. . Stover’s peers…
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EDTS Adds Jess Smith as Support Engineer
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology engineer Jess Smith has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…
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NAI Avant brokers sales of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Macon Lovelace and Cam Kreps, recently represented the seller, Tiente Limited Family Partnership, of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North…
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NAI Avant brokers sales of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Macon Lovelace and Cam Kreps, recently represented the seller, Tiente Limited Family Partnership, of ±4.09 acres of land along Highway 17 in North…
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Edward W. Kramer, CFP ® recognized as “10 Young Advisors to Watch”
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Financial Advisor magazine has recognized Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, as one of the “10 Young Advisors to Watch.” Abacus is particularly proud of this acknowledgement among the…
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USC has record-setting research year
August 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – From finding efficient new sources of energy to uncovering novel ways to combat diseases, the University of South Carolina is on the vanguard of research that improves the lives…
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EDTS Adds Jess Smith as Support Engineer
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology engineer Jess Smith has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as…
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The Cliffs go two for two in Competition Dining Series
August 21, 2015
The Cliffs Executive Chefs progress to quarterfinals in S.C. v. N.C. cook-off GREENVILLE, SC – As of Monday evening, The Cliffs’ officially moved on to the next round of battles…
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MeetingPoint to offer discussion on Kabbalah
August 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For some, Kabbalah is understood as a subset of the Jewish religion. For others, it is a mysterious trend often picked up by celebrities. MeetingPoint, an interfaith…
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South Carolina NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur Education and Training Course Graduation Ceremony
August 21, 2015SUMTER, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs in partnership with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, and a grant provided by USDA…
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FREE Skin Cancer Screening
August 21, 2015
Join Lexington Medical Center and Palmetto Dermatology for September 11 Event WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Many people in South Carolina have spent a fun summer outdoors. While the sun can…
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NAI Avant facilitates sale of ±4,200 SF building to School District Five
August 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Roger Winn, Paul Paschal, and Jeff Hein, SIOR, recently represented the seller of a ±4,200 square foot building at 7337 St. Andrews Road in…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $180,900 in Scholarships to SC Students
August 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 74 scholarships totaling $180,900 to some of South Carolina’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $180,900 in Scholarships to SC Students
August 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 74 scholarships totaling $180,900 to some of South Carolina’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…
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Work-Based Learning Part of Expanding Opportunities for CCSD Students
August 20, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Gabrielle “Gaby” Stewart returned to Wando High School this week to start her junior year. But she’s on a different path than most of her other classmates.…
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Haier America expands Kershaw County operations
August 20, 2015
$72 million investment expected to create 410 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Haier America has announced plans to expand its Kershaw County refrigerator manufacturing operations, which will support Haier’s…
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AT&T Launches Digital You Program
August 20, 2015
Tips, apps and community events help people of all ages deal with issues like identity theft, cyberbullying, and smartphone security COLUMBIA, SC – Digital You is a new, comprehensive AT&T…
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