New York Times “Your Money” columnist, Ron Lieber, visits Midlands on October 26
October 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Jewish Federation and the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center are hosting Ron Lieber, New York Times award winning personal finance columnist…
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Meliah Bowers Jefferson named national spokesperson for the American Heart Association
October 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association (AHA) has selected Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as a national spokesperson for its “Go Red For Women” movement. As an AHA national…
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New York Times “Your Money” columnist, Ron Lieber, visits Midlands on October 26
October 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Jewish Federation and the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center are hosting Ron Lieber, New York Times award winning personal finance columnist…
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Goldberg and Mills invited to write about democratic education
October 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Association of American Colleges & Universities invited two University of South Carolina Upstate officials to write for one of its publications. Dr. Abraham Goldberg, associate professor of…
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Cynthia Serra joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Cynthia Serra as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Serra joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 12 years of experience as…
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Moore receives Young Leader Award
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has received the September 2015 Hales Jewelers Young Leader Award. This leadership award is presented by PULSE, the Greenville Chamber’s young…
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Meliah Bowers Jefferson named National Spokesperson for the American Heart Association
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association (AHA) has selected Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as a national spokesperson for its “Go Red For Women” movement. As an AHA national…
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Twin Rivers Capital completes sale of 139 President Street
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Twin Rivers Capital, LLC has completed the sale of 139 President Street. Phil Rose of TRC represented the buyer and will now be leasing the retail/office/restaurant space.…
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Sylvan Learning honors Myra Ruiz local education Community Partner
October 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate honored a local Community Partner at their recent Grand Opening Celebration in Greenville. Many families, teachers and community leaders joined the Sylvan…
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October 10, Kolter Homes at The Ponds holds family-focused grand opening event
October 1, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – Kolter Homes at The Ponds in Summerville, South Carolina invites families to enjoy a fall day filled with outdoor activities, music, paddling, kayaking and fishing at The…
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USC ranks No. 1 nationally in exercise science Ph.D. programs
October 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s Department of Exercise Science doctoral program has earned a No. 1 ranking from the National Academy of Kinesiology. The national rankings are based on a comprehensive…
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Richland County Month in Review: September
October 1, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September. Richland County Development Services, which includes several departments and divisions, received the Government Customer Service Community of…
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Eighth Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament Brings Authentic Italian Food and Entertainment, Sat. Oct. 3
October 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s eighth annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 and 1616…
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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Harrell Square
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 1,965 SF office space at 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, to MAi Research, LLC. Jon…
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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Aviation Business Park VI
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 11,409 SF office/flex space at 5965 Core Road in North Charleston.…
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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Aviation Business Park II
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 11,172 SF office/flex space at 2442 Remount Road in North Charleston.…
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Phillips Staffing honors contributions of temporary and contract workers to Georgia, South Carolina economies
October 1, 2015Firm plans celebrations, honors during National Staffing Employee Week Sept. 28 – October 4, 2015 CHARLESTON, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Newberry College unveils new loan repayment promise
October 1, 2015
Program provides financial safety net for students by helping them repay loans after graduation NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry College launched a new program designed to give students the freedom to…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
October 1, 2015
JENKINSVILLE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) will take Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline Oct. 2 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows…
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The 23rd annual writing contest for young readers
October 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion…
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Eighth Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament Brings Authentic Italian Food and Entertainment, Sat. Oct. 3
October 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s eighth annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament will take place this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion (1615 and 1616…
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Tennis teacher Carlos Lozano returning to Columbia as Rockbridge Club Pro
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA,. SC – Accomplished tennis player, teacher and coach Carlos Lozano will be the new tennis pro at Rockbridge Club in Forest Acres as of Oct. 1. Lozano was an All-American player…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits four new shareholders
September 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo is pleased to announce they have admitted four new shareholders into the firm, effective September 1, 2015. “We are pleased to have continued growth…
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DSS Employee to be recognized as an Angel in Adoption
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has announced The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) will honor DSS employee Portia Hawkins as an Angel in…
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District Five holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Dutch Fork High School Health Science Center
September 30, 2015IRMO, SC – Students, staff and community members gathered at Dutch Fork High School on Sept. 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the school’s new Health Science Center. The nearly…
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Midlands Technical College awarded $2.25 million to enhance student services
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) will use a $2.25 million grant from the US Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program to help improve the success of freshmen students…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro featured on Travel Channel UK television show, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep South Food Adventures”
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of Columbia, S.C.’s leading chef-driven restaurants, is featured in an episode of the new Travel Channel UK television series, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation receives two donations from the Ray Tanner Foundation
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Recreation Foundation received a generous donation from the Ray Tanner Foundation totaling over $4,000. The first charitable contribution will support 40 youth from the…
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Miller-Valentine Group volunteer’s partner with the United Way and Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of Arthurtown
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Group associates recently partnered with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity to volunteer in the Arthurtown neighborhood through the United Way Day of Action. The mission…
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M.B. Kahn Holds Job Fair in Columbia
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – M. B. Kahn Construction Co. will hold a job fair this week for numerous construction jobs. The two-day job fair will be Friday, October 2 from 1…
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NAI Avant brokers sale on Burning Tree Drive in Columbia
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Bobby Hathaway and Campbell Kreps recently facilitated the sale of ±1.2 acres off Burning Tree Drive in Columbia, SC. Hathaway and Kreps represented the…
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $4 Million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates
September 30, 2015
LAKELAND, Fla – Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced today that it would donate $4 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast. The donation will provide funding to build 40…
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NAI Avant brokers sale on Burning Tree Drive in Columbia
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Bobby Hathaway and Campbell Kreps recently facilitated the sale of ±1.2 acres off Burning Tree Drive in Columbia, SC. Hathaway and Kreps represented the…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation receives two donations from the Ray Tanner Foundation
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Recreation Foundation received a generous donation from the Ray Tanner Foundation totaling over $4,000. The first charitable contribution will support 40 youth from the…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro featured on Travel Channel UK television show, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep South Food Adventures”
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of Columbia, S.C.’s leading chef-driven restaurants, is featured in an episode of the new Travel Channel UK television series, “Jeni and Olly’s Deep…
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M.B. Kahn Holds Job Fair in Columbia
September 30, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – M. B. Kahn Construction Co. will hold a job fair this week for numerous construction jobs. The two-day job fair will be Friday, October 2 from 1…
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Miller-Valentine Group volunteer’s partner with the United Way and Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of Arthurtown
September 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Group associates recently partnered with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity to volunteer in the Arthurtown neighborhood through the United Way Day of Action. The mission…
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Colliers International brokers sale of 2403 Powdersville Road in Easley, SC
September 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International’s Richard Barrett, MCR represented the seller, Robert and Elizabeth Carman, in the sale of 2403 Powdersville Road, which previously housed Carman Ad Image. The approximately 4,800…
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The all new SOHO opens October 1: Well-known local restaurant brings urban dining concept to the grand strand
September 29, 2015
Myrtle Beach, SC – Beginning October 1, Myrtle Beach residents will enjoy a whole level of dining, literally. SOHO, the flagship of Myrtle Beach Dining Group will unveil the area’s first…
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Lindsey Halter transitions into an Agent Role with Lee & Associates Charleston
September 29, 2015
Charleston, SC — The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, clarified that Lindsey Halter has transitioned with the company…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Charleston Medical Office Condominium
September 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – September 2015: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of a medical office condominium located at 5401 Netherby Lane, Suite 1202 in North Charleston,…
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2015 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries
September 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 14th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification. These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $129,500 to 10 Community Enrichment Grantees
September 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded ten Community Enrichment grants totaling $129,500.00, bringing the Foundation Community Enrichment total to $344,078.52 for the year. The Community…
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Walmart Foundation Grant Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
September 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is excited to announce receiving a grant from the Walmart Foundation’s Community Giving Program through their Store 4506 at 321 Killian…
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Ivey Jacops Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ivey Jacops as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Jacops worked as a Financial Analyst…
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County to provide information regarding blighted residential structures during next Belton City Council Meeting
September 29, 2015
BELTON, SC – Anderson County will provide information during the Belton City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Belton City Hall located at 306…
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Fall for Greenville delights foodies with weekend of flavor October 8-11
September 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi and OneMain Financial returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from 40 different restaurants. This year’s festival will kick off Thursday night,…
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Myrtle Beach Realtor® Terry White receives 2015 Distinguished Service Award
September 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Terry White, South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and owner of White Realty in Myrtle Beach, received the association’s Distinguished Service Award at its 2015 annual conference and…
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Motley Rice LLC files class action lawsuits in eight states on behalf of Volkswagen owners and lessees
September 29, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms, has filed class actions in eight states for alleged consumer fraud and breach of contract regarding…
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