United Community Bank continues growth with Columbia expansion
July 8, 2019
United Community Bank has expanded its South Carolina presence with the recent addition of three well-known Columbia-based bankers to its growing team. Shannon Stephens, Austin McVay and Michael Glenn will…
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Alo establishing operations in Greenville County
July 8, 2019
Alo announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $6 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs over the next five years. Alo one of the world’s…
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Huddle with the Gamecocks during Richland Library’s Annual Pigskin Poets
July 7, 2019
WHAT: Pigskin Poets WHEN: 3 – 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 WHERE: Drew Wellness Center 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204 WHO: Free and open to the public WHY:…
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BBB of the Upstate welcomes Shannon Reilly to the 2019 board of directors
July 7, 2019
Better Business Bureau® serving the Upstate welcomes Shannon Reilly, Director of Business & Community Relations for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, C. Dan Joyner, Realtors as the newest member to the BBB…
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GVL2040 update and survey
July 7, 2019
The project team from czb and Ingalls Planning & Design (IPD) held its first meeting with the City’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on June 11. The team’s goals for the…
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JacksonBuilt Custom Homes president Richard Jackson named to inaugural Academy at Cambria Council
July 7, 2019
Richard Jackson, owner and president of JacksonBuilt Custom Homes, has been named to the inaugural Academy at Cambria Council. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Cambria is the leading producer of American-made…
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Gary T. Pope Jr., public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, selected for 2019 “Rising Stars” list in government law
July 7, 2019
Gary T. Pope Jr., an attorney concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm, has been selected as a “Rising Star” in Government Law…
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Turning Pages announces new board members, prepares for year ahead
July 7, 2019
Turning Pages recently named six new board members committed to ensuring that the Columbia-based nonprofit continues to help adults in need improve their reading and math skills by providing one-on-one…
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Taylor Jackson named South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ Deputy Director of SC Logistics
July 7, 2019
Taylor Jackson has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as the Deputy Director of SC Logistics. Taylor brings logistics expertise to the Council after having served as an Account…
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Stevens & Wilkinson welcomes interns from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina
July 3, 2019At Stevens & Wilkinson, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, our team approaches every design as a chance to learn and better their craft. As a firm, we aim…
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Sort through some hot deals during summer book sale
July 3, 2019
It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…
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Tackle the summer learning challenge by exploring a new language
July 3, 2019
One month is down, and there are two to go toward completing Richland Library’s Summer Learning Challenge. If you’re looking to venture out and try something new, we’re offering access…
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Installation of District 7770 Governor
July 3, 2019
Johnny Moore, a member of the Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise, is the 2019-2020 Governor for Rotary District 7770, which covers all of Eastern South Carolina. Johnny is the second…
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Local firm, SeamonWhiteside, raises more than $60,000 through local fundraisers
July 3, 2019
SeamonWhiteside participated in the Palmetto 200, Brain Tumor Walk, and Hard Hats with Heart Events SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a leading landscape architecture and engineering firm, recently participated in its fifth Palmetto200…
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Charleston Mix: the nation’s top selling craft bloody mary
July 3, 2019
Nielsen report shows significant sales growth for the South’s best Bloody Mary mix As Bloody Mary mix grocery sales increased in the past year, Charleston Mix has experienced significant sales…
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Multiple downtown Charleston properties part of $20+ million real estate deal
July 3, 2019
Over the last year and half, agents from local investment firm Charleston Commercial have been working diligently to create one of the most substantial infill deals on the Charleston peninsula.…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR represented the seller in the sale of 2.52 acres of land in West Columbia, SC
July 3, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch, SIOR represented the Seller, South Carolina Federal Credit Union in the sale of 2.52 acres of Land located at 1114 Meeting Street in West…
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Furman health sciences professors advance guidelines for preventing injury, death for college athletes
July 3, 2019
Furman University Health Sciences professors Tony Caterisano, Matt Feigenbaum and Ben Snyder have co-authored a paper with other researchers that establishes national guidelines aimed at preventing injuries and deaths related…
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Three school leaders selected for lifetime achievement award
July 2, 2019Jane Harrison, Scott Turner, Gerrita Postlewait Three school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as…
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Center for Developmental Services selected as recipient of the 2019 Agracel “Can Do Fund”
July 2, 2019Presenting the check were Jason Vaughn, Dana McConnell Richard Blackwell, and Joy Blue of CDS. The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was selected as the recipient of the 2019 Agracel…
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Stephanie Burger joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 2, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Stephanie Burger as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Joining Caine from another Upstate firm, Stephanie has received top Realtor® accolades, increasing her sales…
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Fossils, Phosphate, and Freedmen: Charleston’s Post Civil War Mining Boom at the Charleston Museum
July 2, 2019
The Charleston Museum announced a new exhibit from the Museum’s Natural History Collection opening June 29, 2019, Fossils, Phosphate and Freedmen: Charleston’s Post Civil War Mining Boom. Mining and agriculture…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center awarded $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
July 2, 2019
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center has been awarded a $50,000 grant fromThe Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF), a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The grant will support Dee Norton’s…
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MUSC trustees review proposed FY20 budgets for university, hospital authority
July 2, 2019
Board holds in-state tuition at current levels with no increases for next fiscal year The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees…
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Furman Provost, Chemistry Professor George Shields awarded $333,358 NSF-RUI grant
July 2, 2019
George Shields, vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of chemistry at Furman University, has been awarded a $333,358 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)…
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City of Greenville Board and Commission opportunities
July 2, 2019
A number of City of Greenville boards and commissions have terms expiring in the coming months. Individuals interested in serving on a board or commission can complete an application online.…
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Fujifilm to expand Greenwood manufacturing operations
July 2, 2019
Company to bring fine chemical manufacturing production to Greenwood Campus FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenwood, SC. This expansion is a result of…
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City to celebrate July 4th with annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
July 2, 2019
Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, the City of Greenville’s annual Independence Day celebration, is returning to its original event site on Main Street, between Court Street and Falls…
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Real estate professional joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
July 2, 2019
Wilson Associates Real Estate of Greenville announced the addition of Katye Worrell to their team of select real estate professionals. Katye loves the Upstate and is very knowledgeable about its…
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Colonial Life parent named a best place to work for women
July 2, 2019
Colonial Life’s parent company has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. The ranking is based on an independent survey from a sample of 60,000…
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Cason Development Group launches first Anderson project
July 2, 2019
Cason Development Group has begun construction on its first project in Anderson, South Carolina, a new Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The 4428-square-foot building, which includes six service bays,…
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Girls on the Run of Columbia appoints new Executive Director
July 2, 2019
Girls on the Run of Columbia announced Shannon Fountain as Executive Director. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in 3rd through…
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Immedion hires new Vice President of Managed Services
July 2, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Brandon Myers as Vice President of Managed Services. In his new role,…
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Kopis hires talented graphic designer Peter McDowell
July 2, 2019
Kopis, a leading software solutions firm, recently hired Peter McDowell as a UI/UX Designer. A 2012 graduate of Bob Jones University, McDowell spent four years as a graphic designer for…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 2, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Tapp, CPM represented Bingham Properties, LLC in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster forms advisory panel for S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs secretary search
July 2, 2019Governor Henry McMaster announced the formation of an advisory panel made up of a diverse group of stakeholders to assist in the search of the first secretary of the South…
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Colliers Report: Columbia central business district has high-quality office space available
July 2, 2019
Key Takeaways Columbia’s office market posted a positive absorption of 42,283 square feet due to the healthy suburban market activity during the second quarter. Weighted rental rates rose this quarter…
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Local marketing agency hosts 13th annual CreateAthon offering free services to Lowcountry nonprofits
July 2, 2019
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, will work nonstop for 24 hours to provide free advertising and marketing services to Lowcountry nonprofits during its 13th annual…
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First National Bank appoints Regional Market Executive for South Carolina
July 2, 2019
First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced that it has hired Leonard “Len” L. Hutchison, III, as Regional Market Executive and President of the Bank’s…
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Tickets now available for Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles
July 2, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens announced that tickets are now on sale for Nights of a Thousand Candles 2019. This annual holiday light display features over 2,700 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights…
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Furman University’s economic impact on Upstate exceeds $297 million, new study shows
July 2, 2019
Furman University’s annual economic impact on Greenville County and the surrounding Upstate counties is more than $297 million, according to a new study conducted by the university’s Department of Economics.…
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Furman University tenor Bergsvein Toverud wins top prize at national competition
July 2, 2019
Bergsvein Toverud, a 2019 Furman University music education graduate, has won first prize in the Advanced Classical Division at the Classical Singer Competition, which took place recently in Chicago, Illinois.…
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Experience Columbia SC welcomes new Director of Events
July 2, 2019
Experience Columbia SC announced the addition of Meredith Merritt as the Director of Events for the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. A native South Carolinian, Merritt comes to CMCC from SMG/Irving…
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
July 2, 2019A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive July 8, 2019 to examine all aspects of the Columbia-Richland Communications Center’s policy…
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Nine communities receive the distinguished 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award
July 2, 2019On June 21, 2019, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the following winners of the 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award during a luncheon at the…
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Top Grossing Movie – July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/28/2019 to 07/04/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Toy Story 4 2 $59,700,331.00 $238,690,140.00 2 Annabelle Comes Home 1 $20,269,723.00 $31,104,182.00…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina earns American Gas Association Safety Award
July 1, 2019
Employee commitment to safety and company culture key to safety recognition Dominion Energy South Carolina was recently awarded a 2018 American Gas Association (AGA) Safety Achievement Award for outstanding commitment…
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Patrick O’Connor recognized among nation’s Top 1,000 real estate agents and teams by Real Trends
July 1, 2019
Patrick O’Connor has earned the distinguished achievement of being ranked among the Top 1,000 real estate agents and teams in the United States, as announced in the 2019 REAL Trends “The Thousand”…
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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 1, 2019
Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…
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ScanSource enables partners to grow recurring revenue with intY’s innovative cloud platform, CASCADE
July 1, 2019
CASCADE’s Partner Insights™ tool helps sell, track, and renew seats and subscriptions critical to success in the digital world ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) today announced the acquisition of intY and its…
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