Rotary blood drive helps save lives
July 26, 2019
Stephen West takes part in Capital Rotary’s summer blood drive held July 24 in downtown Columbia. The drive collected 42 units of blood from 38 donors, including six first-time donors.…
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Lima One Capital closes three workforce housing multifamily loans worth over $10 million
July 26, 2019
Lima One Capital recently closed three multifamily complexes that provide more than 350 units of affordable workforce housing. All three projects were completed in less than 30 days and closed…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Jeanmarie Tankersley selected for Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville
July 26, 2019
Attorney Jeanmarie Tankersley has been selected as one of 62 participants in the Greenville Chamber’s 46th class. Leadership Greenville is a 10-month leadership program designed to develop informed, committed and…
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Lee & Associates Greenville promotes Chad Stepp
July 26, 2019
Lee & Associates Greenville announced that Chad Stepp has been promoted to Senior Associate / Shareholder. Chad Stepp joined Lee & Associates Greenville in 2016 as an Associate where he…
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Lee & Associates Greenville opens satellite office in Spartanburg
July 26, 2019Lee & Associates Greenville announced that Adam D. Padgett, SIOR and Jordan Skellie will be joining our team with the opening of our new satellite office in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to expand with addition of three attorneys
July 26, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to expand with the addition of three attorneys; Tom Chase (pictured left), Wilson Jackson, and Mary Grace…
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Benson Classic Car Show is Aug. 3, benefits GCM Meals on Wheels
July 26, 2019
The 13th Annual Benson Classic Car Show benefiting Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greer First Baptist Church, 201 W. Poinsett St.…
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Johnson joins Morton & Gettys
July 26, 2019
Lance Johnson, an experienced real estate attorney, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice focuses on commercial real estate and education law. Johnson is returning to the…
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NAI Columbia assists The Key Shop Inc., in expansion to Barnwell Street
July 25, 2019
Grand Opening celebration to occur on July 29. NAI Columbia’s Peyton Bryant represented the buyer, The Key Shop Inc., in the purchase of its new location at 1815 Barnwell Street.…
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VentureSouth Having a Record-Breaking 2019
July 25, 2019
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel investment groups in the United States with nearly 350 members, announces another record-breaking level of investing during the first half of 2019. To…
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AAF of the Midlands announces Vital Connections of the Midlands as 2019-2020 public service client
July 25, 2019
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has announced local nonprofit Vital Connections of the Midlands as the club’s public service client for 2019-2020. AAF selects one nonprofit organization…
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William Moscowitch joins Colliers International as retail specialist
July 25, 2019
William Moscowitch has joined Colliers International | South Carolina in Charleston as a Senior Brokerage Associate focusing on the sale and leasing of retail properties, including shopping centers, High Street…
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With new Blended Lane system, TSA Precheck will now always be available at CAE
July 25, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will now offer TSA Precheck passengers the same security processing guidelines, no matter the lane they enter from the checkpoint. The new “Blended Lane” system…
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Moody’s, S&P reaffirm Charleston Water System Triple-A Bond ratings
July 25, 2019
Top ratings lower borrowing costs for infrastructure improvements. Charleston Water System (CWS) recently earned the highest possible bond credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) at Aaa and S&P Global…
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Greenville Theatre announces its 2019-2020 Board of Directors
July 25, 2019
Greenville Theatre, the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing theatre announced its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 season. Chair – Mary Freeman – Acadia…
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ARC grant, donations provide short-term training in heavy equipment operation and truck driving
July 25, 2019
Tri-County Technical College is offering short-term training that can lead to long term careers for area residents interested in heavy equipment operation and truck driving. For folks who qualify, it’s…
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Spartanburg Water customer rates unaffected by passing of 2020 budget
July 25, 2019
With the passage of the recent 2020 Fiscal Year Budget by members of both the Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District on…
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Amy Kemper joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
July 25, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Amy Kemper as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. After gaining years of experience in the sales industry and teaching special education in…
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Kauffman to lead Greer Community Ministries
July 25, 2019
Donny Kauffman is the new executive director at Greer Community Ministries (GCM). He will lead the nonprofit ministry in its mission to serve the homebound, elderly, and disadvantaged in the…
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LHWH Advertising & PR wins 36 new national awards
July 25, 2019
Myrtle Beach Ad Agency Honored Nationally, Internationally For Web Design, Photography and Video Excellence LHWH, a nationally recognized advertising, public relations and digital marketing firm headquartered in Myrtle Beach, earned…
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Documentary explores use of enslaved labor at College of Charleston
July 25, 2019The architectural beauty of the College of Charleston campus has long been a defining and celebrated feature of the university. But the full story of how many campus buildings came…
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Fetter Health Care Network offering OBGYN services at Thaddeus J. Bell, MD Family Health Center in Summerville
July 25, 2019
Fetter Health Care Network’s OBGYN, Larry Wilson, MD, will be moving with his team to the organization’s Thaddeus J. Bell, MD Family Health Center location in Summerville this August. Dr.…
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Record passenger counts in June 2019 at the Myrtle Beach International Airport
July 25, 2019
During June 2019, a total of 334,340 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 8.2-percent compared to June 2018. At MYR, total passenger traffic during…
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Dan Ray elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors
July 25, 2019
Dan Ray, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors during the organization’s 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. “Ducks Unlimited’s board of…
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Mike McShane elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors
July 25, 2019
Mike McShane, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors during the organization’s 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. “Ducks Unlimited’s board…
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561 King Street garners new tobacco/alcohol retail space
July 25, 2019
Jack Owens and Lauren Watkins of NAI Charleston represented Upper King Investments, the Landlord, in the leasing of 561 King Street. Whitley & Associates, Inc., the Tenant, was represented by…
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Charleston Police announce stepped up presence in response to recent incidents
July 25, 2019Due to a number of recent incidents, the Charleston Police Department has increased police presence in the Market Street and Waterfront Park areas. Many of the offenders in these incidents…
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Be part of a $50,000 challenge benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers
July 25, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has received a $50,000 challenge gift to help grow The Atrium Society and The Cavalry, annual giving societies benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers. The challenge gift…
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RealOp Investments sells three Spartanburg County assets
July 25, 2019
RealOp Investments recently sold three of its commercial real estate assets located in Spartanburg County. Lee’s & Associates Commercial Real Estate represented Sikes Properties in purchasing 100 Fortis Drive in…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results
July 25, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results
July 25, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…
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Clark to lead Honors Program at Greenville Technical College
July 25, 2019
Rebecca Clark has been named director of the Honors Program at Greenville Technical College. A member of the college’s English faculty since 2016, she has also taught composition, rhetoric, and…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results
July 25, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…
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South Carolina Circuit Court hears arguments on Betterments Statute and Orders mediation
July 25, 2019
Immediately on the heels of The South Carolina Supreme Court on June 28, denying the Petition for a Writ of Mandamus submitted by The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC), Judge Edgar…
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Play With Your City 2019 winning design announced
July 25, 2019Pond & Company wins design competition The Columbia Design League (CDL), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art, announced the selection of a winning design for Play With…
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South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest
July 25, 2019Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…
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U.S. Census Bureau seeks to hire over 6,000 applicants across Lexington, Richland and Kershaw Counties.
July 24, 2019Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. While the next census itself will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau is already recruiting…
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Nephron named to list of fastest-growing companies in South Carolina
July 24, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been named one of the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2019 by S.C. Biz News. Twenty large companies and 20 small companies have been named to…
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Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations
July 24, 2019
Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…
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Charleston Jazz announces headliners for the 2020 Charleston Jazz Festival
July 24, 2019
Charleston Jazz announced world-renowned performers for the 6th Annual Charleston Jazz Festival. This highly-anticipated four-day festival will take place January 23 – 26, 2020 featuring the legendary Freddy Cole who will share the stage with Jane…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby raises record $87,280
July 24, 2019
The Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville presented checks to 12 local charities for a combined amount of more than $87,000 on Tuesday evening, raised from the 15th Annual…
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Colliers International leases 44,479 square feet to Qualex Manufacturing
July 24, 2019
Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented Carolina Industrial Properties in a five-year lease of approximately 44,479 square feet of industrial space in Ridgeway, South…
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Mid-year earnings grow 313 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
July 24, 2019
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3.1 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to…
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Karen Kotiw named Director of Global Education at Greenville Technical College
July 24, 2019
Karen Kotiw has been named director of global education at Greenville Technical College (GTC), while continuing in her role as assistant professor of sociology. The program she is responsible for…
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Immedion welcomes Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive for Spartanburg
July 24, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive. In his new role, Drew will be…
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NP Strategy expands Charleston office
July 24, 2019
Stephanie Holman joins NP Strategy as Creative Services Manager Experienced graphic artist and communications professional, Stephanie Heikkila Holman, joined NP Strategy and will lead the strategic communications team’s creative services department.…
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HT@MTC launches 2019-2020 season with big names and local favorites
July 24, 2019
The 2019-2020 season is here with a diverse list of acts joining Midlands audiences in the coming year. The Texas Tenors return, Edwin McCain makes his HT@MTC debut, Thelma Houston…
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College of Charleston School of Business launches Executive Certification for Family Businesses
July 23, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business, in partnership with the Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG), has created an Executive Education program to meet the needs of family businesses across the Lowcountry. This comprehensive planning certification takes…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 23, 2019
10th Annual Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers health screenings, school supplies, backpacks and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its 10th annual Jump-Start Back-to-School event, featuring back-to-school information, health screenings, children’s…
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