How Columbia won the 2016 US Quidditch Cup
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Collegiate seekers, keepers, beaters and chasers from all over the nation will converge at the Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park April 16 –17, 2016 for US…
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Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group achieves prestigious “Top 20” ranking by Staffing Industry Analysts
September 2, 2015FLORENCE, SC – Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group (Trinity) announced it was recognized as the 17th largest U.S. travel nurse staffing firm in an independent survey of healthcare staffing agencies conducted…
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AAF September meeting features Bob Farnsworth
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – AAF of the Midlands will host its September luncheon on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 from 11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Stone River in West Columbia. The event…
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Kenneth Shuler graduate wins national mentorship
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Kenneth Shuler announced that Delvina Jeffries, a recent graduate of Kenneth Shuler’s St. Andrews Road campus in Columbia, has been awarded one of four national Beauty Changes Lives mentorships!…
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Benedict College welcomes a significantly larger freshman class during Fall Convocation
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Benedict College will official begin its academic year the traditional Fall Convocation, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Benejamin E. Mays Arena. The College…
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Midlands Technical College names top employees for 2015
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced its Employees of the Year for 2015 at the college’s annual Fall Inservice event. MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames; Robby Wilkins, Chair…
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Talking Book Services staff members receive award
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services director, Sandy Knowles, was presented with the Employer of the Year award on August 22, 2015 at the National Federation…
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Kelly Tam named Marketing Director of OLH Inc.
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – OLH Inc., a leading project, program and construction management firm, announces the appointment of Kelly Tam as Marketing Director, effective August 3, 2015. Mrs. Tam will oversee…
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Mills selected for LEAP program
September 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ashley Mills, a litigation paralegal at national law firm Jackson Lewis, has been selected for the National Association of Legal Assistants and Paralegals (NALA) Leadership Enhancement and…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council to proclaim “Solarize Columbia Day”
September 2, 2015New partnership is the latest step towards a greener more sustainable Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will issue a proclamation today making the…
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Paint 5 Points Public Art-Making Series Honors 100 Years of Five Points throughout Fall 2015
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Five Points is hosting Paint 5 Points — a public art-making series in the historic village neighborhood — throughout Fall…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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Singin’ in the Rain opens at Town Theatre
September 2, 2015
Town Theatre Opens 97th Season with Beloved Musical WHAT: Singin’ in the Rain WHERE: Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia SC WHEN: September 11 – October 4, Thursday – Saturday at…
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Paint 5 Points public art-making series honors 100 years of Five Points throughout Fall 2015
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Five Points is hosting Paint 5 Points — a public art-making series in the historic village neighborhood — throughout Fall…
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USC symposium on presidential primaries to feature national political correspondents, S.C. political party chairmen and scholars Sept. 15
September 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The presidential campaign trail is heating up, and many eyes will be turning to South Carolina as the first primary state in the South leading up to…
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NAI Avant Arranges sale of ±14,900 square foot industrial building on Mechanic Street in North Charleston, SC
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Dexter Rumsey, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated the sale of a ±14,900 square foot industrial building located at 2207 Mechanic Street in North Charleston,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas Grantees
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas grantees in the first cycle of 2015. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…
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For third time in two years, Duke Energy proposes lower rates for Florida customers
September 1, 2015Lower fuel costs and innovative planning to reduce costs for customers in 2016 UPSTATE, SC – Duke Energy’s Florida customers will once again see lower electric rates if the company’s…
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Watson Tate Savory’s J. Sanders Tate appointed to SC Board of Architectural Examiners
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Watson Tate Savory (WTS) announces that J. Sanders Tate, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, was recently appointed to the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners by Governor Nikki Haley. “I…
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NannyPod hires 20 employees, expanding sitters across Charleston South Carolina area
September 1, 2015
In Its Very First Quarter of Operations, the Groundbreaking Internet-Based Childcare Company NannyPod Has Hired 20 New Employees as it Continues Its Rapid Expansion Across the Charleston SC Market. …
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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Colonial Life announces enhanced disability product
September 1, 2015
New individual short-term disability product extends options for employees. COLUMBIA, SC – America’s workers have a new affordable way to help protect their families and lifestyles with Colonial Life’s newest…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7318 Pepperdam Avenue
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Weims Court Associates in the lease extension of 7,500 SF office/warehouse space located at…
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IT-oLogy becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 champion
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2015. IT-oLogy will be joining a growing global effort among colleges and universities,…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 1113 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, B&L Partners, LLC in the lease extension of a 2000 SF retail…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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This month Historic Columbia launches new neighborhood tour of University Hill
September 1, 2015
Second Sunday Stroll on Sept. 13 Explores This Famously Historic Neighborhood COLUMBIA, SC – This month Historic Columbia’s popular monthly program, Second Sunday Strolls, offers its newest neighborhood tour of…
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The Charleston Museum kicks off its 2015 fall lecture series
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On September 9, at 6:00 p.m., The Charleston Museum will kick off its 2015 Fall Lecture Series with The World’s Largest Flying Bird: A Fossil “Dragon” from Charleston,…
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Upcoming news from The Citadel – September 2015
September 1, 2015U.S. Army Captain Dan Eggers remembered with permanent classroom dedication 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 Jenkins Hall, Room 311 This event is not open to the public/media is welcome When…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Charleston office/warehouse property
September 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces the sale of 1049 Jenkins Rd. in Charleston, South Carolina. 1049 Jenkins Road LLC purchased the 3,039 sq.ft. office/warehouse property from Tidelands…
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Trident Health Pastoral Care Department now recruiting Stephen Ministry Volunteers
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Pastoral Care Department at Trident Health is recruiting applicants for the 2016 class of Stephen Ministry volunteers to begin Tuesday, October 6. Stephen Ministers provide basic spiritual…
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Cane Bay High’s Cobra Crawl 5K
September 1, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay High School choirs will host the Cobra Crawl 5K and Fun Run onSaturday, September 26, 2015, at the school (1624 State Road, Summerville). Registration opens…
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Labor Day a free day at Magnolia Gardens for school employees
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Free admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is being offered on Labor Day to public and private school employees in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. . On…
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Charleston native Ann Bacot Daughtridge joins William means real estate agent team
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Real estate agent Ann Bacot Daughtridge has joined the William Means Real Estate team. She specializes in higher-end properties primarily in the historic Charleston district, Mount Pleasant and…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System tied for first in the nation for lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Heath System was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for being top in the nation with the lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate. According…
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Greenville attorneys included in Best Lawyers in America
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced four attorneys from the firm’s Greenville office have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. In addition,…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Office in Seattle, Expands Presence in Pacific Northwest
September 1, 2015
SEATTLE – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that the firm has opened an…
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Family law attorney Duncan joins Morton & Gettys
September 1, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – James D. Duncan, a York County native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on family law. Duncan comes to Morton…
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Coker in Washington Monthly Top 100 for Fifth Straight Year
September 1, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – Washington Monthly’s September-October issue has ranked Coker College No. 63 among the baccalaureate colleges in the nation that contribute most to the public good. This marks the fifth…
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Lourie Center named Center of Excellence
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a part of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), has awarded the Lourie Center the prestigious designation as a Center…
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Benedict College ranked among top baccalaureate colleges by Washington Monthly
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – For the fifth consecutive year, Benedict College has been ranked as one of the nation’s best Baccalaureate Institutions by Washington Monthly magazine in its September/October issue. This year,…
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SBDC names Johnson as S.C. State region director
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers has named Orangeburg native and longtime community business leader Jim Johnson as director of the South Carolina State University region,…
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SBDC names Johnson as S.C. State region director
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers has named Orangeburg native and longtime community business leader Jim Johnson as director of the South Carolina State University region,…
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Family law attorney Duncan joins Morton & Gettys
September 1, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC – James D. Duncan, a York County native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on family law. Duncan comes to Morton…
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Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public
September 1, 2015
Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…
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Basham & Lucas Design Group joins Eagle Cove Project
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Basham & Lucas Design Group, Jacksonville, Florida has joined the development team of Eagle Cove in Manning, South Carolina. The company will be responsible for bringing focus to…
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Basham & Lucas Design Group joins Eagle Cove Project
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Basham & Lucas Design Group, Jacksonville, Florida has joined the development team of Eagle Cove in Manning, South Carolina. The company will be responsible for bringing focus to…
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Walmart Foundation grant provides catering van for Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program to fund the purchase of a catering van that will be used to deliver…
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NAI Avant leases ±5,273 SF in retail center at 425 Killian Road
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented Killian Road Retail, LLC, in the leasing of three suites in the retail center at…
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