Pell Hall Restoration Wins Historic Preservation Honor Award
July 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College’s Pell Hall, one of Spartanburg’s oldest buildings, was named the winner of a 2015 Honor Award by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation. McMillan Pazdan…
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The Brandon Agency Adds Beth Kann to its Growing Public Relations & Social Media Team
July 14, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately-held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, continues to grow, expanding both its client base, as well as…
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Synalloy Names New Chief Financial Officer
July 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL), a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty chemicals…
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Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band Coming to the Fine Arts Center
July 14, 2015CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Called “One…
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McNair Expands Environmental Practice with Stacy Taylor
July 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm continues to expand its environmental practice with the addition of Stacy Taylor, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as a shareholder. Stacy brings to…
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Ziff Properties Acquires Mixed-Use Property
July 14, 2015JACKSONVILLE, FL – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Merrill Crossings Shopping Center Phase I, a 125,869-square-foot, mixed-use property located in Jacksonville, FL. The 45,135-square-foot retail portion anchored…
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Franklin Daniels appointed to SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation Board
July 14, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation. He will…
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Franklin Daniels appointed to SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation Board
July 14, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation. He will…
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City of Columbia tosses the bin for recycling roll carts
July 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division announced that the curbside recycling program will be upgraded from the 18-gallon bins to 95-gallon roll carts for residents. “Today,…
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Exhibit to feature art of students who are deaf and blind
July 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Sculpture, paintings, and drawings created by students with a very unique perspective will be exhibited at the Charleston Community Foundation’s offices July 1- Sept. 30. The foundation…
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Lexington Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervisor Earns Prestigious Cardiovascular Honor
July 14, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Mark Stout, program supervisor for Cardiac Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center Irmo, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary…
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Dollar Tree Establishing Upstate Distribution Facility
July 14, 2015
Company Investing $104.4 Million To Create 400 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Dollar Tree, Inc. is establishing new distribution operations in the Upstate Corporate Park located in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.…
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Dollar Tree Establishing Upstate Distribution Facility
July 14, 2015
Company Investing $104.4 Million To Create 400 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Dollar Tree, Inc. is establishing new distribution operations in the Upstate Corporate Park located in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.…
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Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band Coming to the Fine Arts Center
July 14, 2015CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Called “One…
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Five Points Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Events, Public Works and Community Art Projects throughout 2015
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Established in 1915, Five Points is commemorating its 100th year as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood. A longstanding and well-loved Midlands destination for shopping, dining, recreating…
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McNair Expands Environmental Practice with Stacy Taylor
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McNair Law Firm continues to expand its environmental practice with the addition of Stacy Taylor, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as a shareholder. Stacy brings to…
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Caitlin McConnell and Monica Goodale join Colliers International
July 13, 2015
New additions bring property marketing and property management expertise to Columbia’s dominant commercial real estate enterprise COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announced the hires of Caitlin McConnell as Brokerage Assistant and…
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Five Points Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Events, Public Works and Community Art Projects throughout 2015
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Established in 1915, Five Points is commemorating its 100th year as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood. A longstanding and well-loved Midlands destination for shopping, dining, recreating…
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The Cliffs Expands Presence With Two New Offices
July 13, 2015
The Cliffs Information Centers open to support sales and enhance prospect experience. GREENVILLE, SC – The Cliffs announced the opening of two new sales offices, one near its three mountain…
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The Woodlands at Furman launches in-home companion care service
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – As seniors are faced with increasing options for care of themselves and their loved ones, the Woodlands at Furman is launching a new in-home companion care service…
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St. Francis Cancer Center receives recognition for Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in United States
July 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The St. Francis Cancer Center has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).…
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Ashley Owens joins Newmark Grubb Wilson as a Property Manager
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Ashley Owens has joined Wilson Kibler as a Property Manager in…
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Riley/OLLI Summer Series Begins July 21
July 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The massive growth in American prisons over the last four decades has burdened taxpayers, overcrowded prisons and devastated vulnerable communities. Is the criminal justice system due for…
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Cole Oraham Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Cole Oraham has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Anderson office. Oraham brings over two…
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Habitat dedicates house from the 2015 CEO Build
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Diane Kilgore moved into her home today – a home constructed by the hands of Upstate business leaders. “I want to thank God for making this day…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For June
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for June. These are the agents and teams…
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Pelham Road Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Adds Two Agents
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two Sales Associates to the company’s Pelham Road office. The additions bring the office’s agent total…
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Greenville Artists Named SC Arts Commission Fellows
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Greenville artists Alice Ballard Ross and Jon Jeffrey Grier as Individual Artist Fellows. Ballard has been awarded the fellowship for…
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Woodlands at Furman welcomes Switzer as Companion Care Manager
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Landisha Switzer has been named the manager of the Woodlands at Furman Companion Care, the Woodland’s newest senior healthcare program. Switzer began her career at the Woodlands…
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Shops and Galleries Open Late for July Vista Nights
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista,…
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Providence Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is one of only 91 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2015. The award…
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Pianist Marina Lomazov Named SC Arts Commission Fellow
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Columbia resident Marina Lomazov an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of music performance. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…
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YMCA kicks off awareness campaign to reduce learning and health gaps that could hold kids back
July 13, 2015
YMCA releases Family Health Snapshot survey findings; kicks off awareness campaign to reduce learning and health gaps that could hold kids back COLUMBIA, SC – Although most parents consider their…
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Artist Jarod Charzewski Named SC Arts Commission Fellow
July 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Charleston artist Jarod Charzewski an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of visual arts. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…
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Shops and Galleries Open Late for July Vista Nights
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista,…
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Artist Jarod Charzewski Named SC Arts Commission Fellow
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Charleston artist Jarod Charzewski an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of visual arts. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…
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Providence Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is one of only 91 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2015. The award…
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Callison Tighe’s Pavlicek appointed to Columbia World Affairs Council Board
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe attorney Jax Pavlicek has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Columbia World Affairs Council. Founded in 1993, the non-partisan, non-profit council acts…
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Callison Tighe and Harvest Hope Food Bank fight children’s summer hunger
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe recently donated $5,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, and the law firm is asking for others to help the hunger-relief charity provide meals for families in…
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Pianist Marina Lomazov Named SC Arts Commission Fellow
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has named Columbia resident Marina Lomazov an Individual Artist Fellow in the category of music performance. Fellowships recognize and reward the artistic…
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Southcoast announces 2015 second quarter results
July 12, 2015MT. PLEASANT, SC – Southcoast Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $873,000, or $0.12 per basic share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. This compares…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team
July 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group welcomes Kevin Draudt to its investment team as a portfolio administrator and support advisor. Mr. Draudt is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Tech, where…
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SBA, AARP announce Summer Entrepreneurship Webinar Series
July 12, 2015
Series Is Part of Joint SBA, AARP “Summer of Encore Mentoring” Initiative Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Individuals Ages 50+ The SBA South Carolina District Office and AARP South Carolina are…
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SBA, AARP announce Summer Entrepreneurship Webinar Series
July 12, 2015
Series Is Part of Joint SBA, AARP “Summer of Encore Mentoring” Initiative Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Individuals Ages 50+ The SBA South Carolina District Office and AARP South Carolina are…
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Columbia metropolitan area logs record number of exports
July 12, 2015
Columbia Area Goods Exports Increased 19.4 Percent to a Record High in 2014 WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report highlighting goods exports from U.S.…
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Uof SC School of Law celebrates topping off of new building
July 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The apex of the new University of South Carolina School of Law building was reached Thursday (July 9) when construction crews set in place a 40-foot steel beam…
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NAI Avant brokers sale of 2 acres 660 Columbia Avenue, Chapin
July 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers, represented Daniel and Floriede Lindler in the sale of 2 acres of land at 660 Columbia Avenue…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015
More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Call for Volunteers: Historic Columbia’s New Volunteer Training Starts July 20
July 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Meet new people, learn new skills and discover the history and culture of Columbia and Richland County by volunteering with Historic Columbia. New volunteer training kicks off…
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