The Cliffs Event Team Receives National Awards of Excellence
August 4, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) recognized The Cliffs Event Team with two top honors during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo held…
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Sylvan Learning welcomes new Director of Education
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Malai Pressley joins Sylvan Learning Centers of the Midland’s NE Columbia location as Director of Education. She is responsible for ensuring the educational integrity of the Sylvan…
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Bobbitt Completes Renovations and Addition for Large Mechanical Firm
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a major expansion of facilities for Walker White, Inc., a maintenance, service and installation mechanical contracting company, located at 7404…
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Adam Landy receives President’s Award from SC Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm is proud to announce that associate Adam Landy has been named a 2015 recipient of the President’s Award, presented by the South Carolina Bar’s…
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EDTS Acquires CSRA-Based Security, Video and Multimedia Company WHAV; Continues Strong Growth
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA and AIKEN, SC – Southeastern information technology company EDTS, which specializes in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has announced the acquisition of WHAV…
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Scott Peevy with NAI Avant graduates from Leadership Charleston Class of 2015
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce that broker Scott Peevy is a graduate of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2015. Peevy was…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 1739 Maybank Highway
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Beatty Management Company Inc. in the lease of a…
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The Brandon Agency acquires Chattanooga-based KMT Creative Group
August 3, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, announced the acquisition of KMT Creative Group.…
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The Brandon Agency acquires Chattanooga-based KMT Creative Group
August 3, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, announced the acquisition of KMT Creative Group.…
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Crossings Deli Marks 15 Years of Empowering through Employment
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Crossings Deli and owners Brian and Ronya Gunter are proudly marking 15 years of empowering the employment challenged. In partnership with South Carolina Vocational & Rehabilitation Services, they…
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Richland County Month in Review: July
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County’s latest tool to save taxpayer dollars and aid efforts to attract industry are two commercial-grade…
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Colliers International brokers 263,000 SF industrial lease
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers represented the landlord in the lease of a 263,374 square foot industrial building located at 375 Metropolitan…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good comments on EPA’s Clean Power Plan
August 3, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good today issued the following statement regarding finalization of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a major new federal regulation which sets…
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Over $20 Million in capital improvement projects underway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
August 3, 2015CAYCE, SC – Columbia Metropolitan Airport is in the midst of a multi-million dollar, multi-year capital improvement plan with several projects underway designed to make the airport more efficient, more environmentally…
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McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…
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Audrey Goodjoin Joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC –Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing team. Mrs.…
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Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…
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Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…
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Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Verizon Wireless names new Region President
August 3, 2015
Krista Bourne – seasoned wireless veteran – will lead Carolinas and Tennessee region GREENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network,…
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Rhythmlink introduces new Invisa-Electrode™ line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC announced the debut of their new Invisa-Electrode line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes that enable a continuous collection of EEG data before and after…
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District Five teacher named national AgriScience Ambassador
August 3, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher has recently completed a prestigious national teachers’ academy, earning him the designation of certified “AgiScience Ambassador.” Center for Advanced Technical Studies…
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University of South Carolina School of Music Calendar of Events 2015-2016
August 3, 2015Fri., August 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Southern Exposure New Music Concert: Classical Discrimination with Argento Chamber Ensemble USC School of Music Recital Hall – Free The Argento Chamber Ensemble, called…
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University of South Carolina’s Southern Exposure New Music Series Announces 2015-2016 Season
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Southern Exposure’s 2015-16 season, “Classical Collaborations,” expands from its traditional four concerts to five. The year bursts at the seams with the energy and eclecticism that characterizes…
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Ziff Properties Acquires Neighborhood Center
August 3, 2015COLLIERVILLE, TN – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Shops of Collierville, a 60,000-square-foot retail center located in the Collierville area (Memphis MSA). The property was acquired…
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Hot New Game In Lexington: Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC
August 3, 2015
Teams of 5 compete in an archery game played like dodgeball with foam tipped arrows. LEXINGTON, SC – The Grand Opening of Hot Shots Archery Games, LLC brings Archery Tag…
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McDonnell and Associates welcomes ethics, compliance professional
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Weissenstein received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and joined McDonnell and Associates in May 2015. Weissenstein’s primary areas of experience…
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Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio Celebrates Purchase of Building and Client Appreciation Weekend
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Arts Academy and Jam Room Studio, South Carolina’s largest music school and award-winning record studio, respectively, will host a Client Appreciation Weekend August 7– 9, 2015…
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Blencowe IT expands with new Pawleys Island location
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Blencowe IT, an information technology sales, service and support company headquartered in Columbia, SC, is pleased to announce it has acquired Computer and Software and Solutions of…
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Audrey Goodjoin joins Phillips Staffing as Senior Recruiter
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Audrey Goodjoin as a Senior Recruiter on its rapidly growing…
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Author Tom Poland visits The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club enjoyed a visit from author Tom Poland at our last meeting. Tom Poland is known as a writer of all things southern…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2015
August 1, 2015
CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015 of $99 million, or earnings per share of 69 cents, compared to $96 million, or…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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Robust Interest Generates Significant Leasing Velocity
July 31, 2015
Colliers International, South Carolina, Research & Forecast Report Columbia – Industrial – Q2 2015 Key Takeaways Strong leasing activity throughout the first half of 2015 contributed to positive absorption and…
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Richard Muncaster named a Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Top 10 Advisor in Organic Growth
July 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Founder and Principal of Muncaster Financial Services Richard Muncaster has been named a Top 10 Advisor with Organic Growth among Transamerica Financial Advisors. This award is given…
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Renewable Water Resources presented NACWA PEAK Performance Awards
July 31, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently was awarded the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for all ReWa Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF) for…
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Engenius’s Buckingham named to Leadership Greenville
July 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Catie Buckingham, Operations Director for Engenius, has been named to Leadership Greenville Class 42. Leadership Greenville is a program of the Greenville Chamber designed to develop committed,…
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WORLD Magazine names Hope Award finalists
July 31, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group is pleased to announce the East Region finalist for WORLD’s tenth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) in Richmond, VA.…
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Columbia Chamber honors Governor Nikki Haley at Annual Gala
July 31, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley Named Columbia Chamber’s 2015 Ambassador of the Year COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September 24, 2015 the Columbia Chamber will host the 113th Annual Gala in honor…
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RSVP of the Midlands forms partnership with Transitions Homeless Recovery Center
July 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Midlands recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide volunteers to the Transitions Homeless Recovery Center in downtown…
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SC BlueCross Foundation presents District Five with $30,000 grant
July 31, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield…
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Bill and Rachel Gause open GAUSE Catering & Events
July 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Bill and Rachel Gause announce the opening of their second full service catering business, GAUSE Catering & Events. Their new venture offers catering services for upscale events…
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First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results
July 31, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares to a net…
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First Reliance announces strong 2nd quarter results
July 31, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL) announced that it had net income of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares to a net…
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KING Automation expanding Upstate operations
July 31, 2015
Company Investing $4 Million To Relocate To Larger Spartanburg County Facility SPARTANBURG, SC – KING Automation, an industrial automation engineering company, is expanding its Spartanburg County operations by relocating to…
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KING Automation expanding Upstate operations
July 31, 2015
Company Investing $4 Million To Relocate To Larger Spartanburg County Facility SPARTANBURG, SC – KING Automation, an industrial automation engineering company, is expanding its Spartanburg County operations by relocating to…
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