Charleston Metro Chamber’s Erin Aylor named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
July 16, 2019
Erin Aylor, Vice President of Marketing at the Charleston Metro Chamber, has been awarded Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE’s Forty Under 40 award is a new…
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Girl Scouts launches 42 new badges to mobilize girls to change the world
July 16, 2019
By exploring topics like high adventure in the outdoors, coding, space science, and more, girls take control of their own leadership experiences. Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Sterling Moose to the tax team
July 16, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Elizabeth Sterling Moose has joined the firm’s Columbia office and will focus her practice on corporate and nonprofit tax law. Sterling received her Master of…
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Public art highlights county’s stormwater campaign
July 16, 2019
Richland County Stormwater Management is partnering with Columbia Water, One Columbia and a local artist on a storm drain public art project. The art project is part of the “Drains…
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Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the buyer in the purchase of an 88,000 SF office building in Columbia, SC
July 16, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the Buyer, 7 Technology Circle, LLC in the purchase of an 88,000 SF Office building located at 7 Technology Circle in…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/12/2019 to 07/18/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Far From Home 2 $45,353,359 $274,582,664 2 Toy Story 4 4 $20,945,639…
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Mims Amusement Co. Partnership sells land to Ashley Phosphate Properties, LLC
July 15, 2019
NAI Charleston announced that broker Jack Owens and Lauren Watkins represented the Seller, Mims Amusement Co. Partnership in the Ground Lease of ±0.58 AC at 2127 Ashley Phosphate Road. The…
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The Power of Words
July 15, 2019
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s “Peace Officer” initiative is changing public perception By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In Jan. 2018, the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) became the first sheriff’s…
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Bluestein’s Powell honored by program that helps student veterans
July 15, 2019
Eugene Powell, a retired U.S. Army colonel and member of Bluestein Attorneys’ SC Veterans’ Advocates Team, was recently honored by the University of South Florida for his decades of active…
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Six South Carolina students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer
July 15, 2019SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2019 Scholarship Program. Six 2019 high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel of judges evaluated each…
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Astronauts could turn waste into hydrogen peroxide with help of Clemson University research
July 15, 2019
Astronauts on deep-space missions won’t be able to run to the store for disinfectant wipes, but they may have another way of cleaning surfaces inside their spaceship– and it could…
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Chapman Cultural Center launches the creative crosswalk public art project in Spartanburg’s downtown cultural district
July 15, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announced the implementation of a new public art project that will bring unique crosswalk murals to three intersections in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District through funding provided by…
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Kids to receive FREE general admission during Space Week at the State Museum
July 15, 2019
Weeklong event will give guests access to museum’s new 13,00 sq. ft. Space Gallery In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum…
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Charleston Dermatology expands to North Mount Pleasant
July 15, 2019
Charleston Dermatology is expanding its presence within the tri-county area to better serve the rapidly growing Mount Pleasant community. As one of the fastest growing areas, Mount Pleasant is now…
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West Nile notification: Vector Control to spray for mosquitoes
July 15, 2019
Richland County Vector Control plans to spray for mosquitoes in Forest Acres and St. Andrews after routine tests confirmed West Nile Virus activity in those communities. While the presence of…
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Wofford faculty members receive recognition
July 15, 2019
These faculty members at Wofford College recently have published their research, earned grants and received other recognition. An article by Dr. Rachel J. Vanderhill, associate professor of government and international studies, and…
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CCPL installing new self-check kiosks at several branches
July 15, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and…
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Philly Pretzel Factory coming to Rosewood Shopping Center
July 15, 2019
Philly Pretzel Factory recently leased space in the Publix-anchored Rosewood Shopping Center. The company, which has over 100 franchised locations across the U.S and is “the world’s largest Philly-style pretzel bakery,…
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Mashburn Construction announces new downtown hotel in Columbia
July 15, 2019
Another downtown building in Columbia is being renovated and transformed by Mashburn Construction. An existing 10-story building built in 1954 will become the new Holiday Inn at 1233 Washington Street.…
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Upcoming Retrain Your Brain seminar aims to help Millennial and Gen X workers succeed
July 15, 2019
One of the most talked about workplace topics of the last decade has focused on how management can better learn to work with modern workers made up of Millennials and…
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Charleston confirmed as Official Finish City of The Transat 2020
July 15, 2019The city of Charleston and race owners OC Sport Pen Duick announced that the 2020 edition of The Transat, the world’s oldest solo ocean sailing race, will finish in Charleston,…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 15, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of the Best Places to Workin South Carolina for the seventh time. This survey-and-awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor…
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Publix associates raise $608,000 for United Way of the Midlands
July 15, 2019
Publix Super Markets ended its annual United Way of the Midlands charitable giving campaign raising more than $608,000 combined with a Publix Super Markets Charities match. “The associates at Publix…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomes new commander
July 12, 2019
Lt. Col. Rachel Honderd will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in a change of command ceremony this tomorrow, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. at…
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Cleveland Street Sidewalk Project set to begin next week
July 12, 2019
The City of Greenville will begin a new sidewalk construction project along the north side of Cleveland Street, between McDaniel Avenue and Southland Avenue, the week of July 15. Weather…
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Area youth gain work experience through City of Columbia & Columbia Urban League Partnership
July 12, 2019Sixty youth began their summer break at various sites in the City of Columbia as part of the Columbia Urban League’s Science Technology Enrichment Program (STEP). STEP exposes youth ages 14…
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Registration begins for 13th Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
July 12, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Mayor Pro Tem Tameika Isaac Devine announce that registration is now open for the 13th Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, Oct. 5 in…
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Palmetto Goodwill CEO honored for creating an inclusive work environment
July 12, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith recently received the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award at Goodwill Industries International’s annual meeting of the Delegate Assembly, held in late June in…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host silent disco for Moon Landing Anniversary
July 12, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse is breaking entertainment barriers once again, this time with a silent disco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. A growing trend in…
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Something special happened in flood-ravaged Marion County
July 12, 2019
By Tom Mullikin and John Cleveland Something very special happened in Marion County. S.C., last month. June 15, the day before Father’s Day, hundreds of volunteers descended on the town…
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Cate Smolinsky joins Colliers International in Charleston as Marketing Coordinator
July 12, 2019
Cate Smolinsky has joined Colliers International | South Carolina in the firm’s Charleston office as a Marketing Coordinator. Smolinsky will spearhead the strategic development and implementation of marketing campaigns for…
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Consolidated Multiple Listing Service welcomes Melissa Broom as Director of Communications
July 12, 2019
The Consolidated Multiple Listing Service announced the addition of Melissa Broom to its team. Melissa joins the CMLS as Director of Communications and will serve as the liaison between the…
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Upcoming events in Richland County
July 12, 2019
2019 Reassessment: How Does This Affect My Property? Event date: 7/16/2019 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM County Council Chambers, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia Richland County recently completed its five-year Countywide…
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Tri-County’s nursing students’ performance on NCLEX surpasses both state and national pass rates
July 11, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s recent associate degree nursing graduates earned a 92.59 first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Their performance on this exam surpasses both state and…
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CresCom Bank expands its Retail Mortgage Team with the addition of Don Lucas
July 11, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Don Lucas as Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage Sales. As leader of the Retail Mortgage Team,…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes new Senior Project Manager
July 11, 2019
Hill Construction announced and welcomed Ron Carfield as the company’s Senior Project Manager. Carfield will be responsible for overseeing financial budgets, coordinating contractors, organizing job schedules and managing the construction…
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Caldwell Commercial announces listing at 5617 North Rhett Ave
July 11, 2019
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 5617 N. Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC. This office space features multiple offices ranging in size from 1,808 SF – 13,275 SF priced at…
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Joyner Commercial announces July transactions
July 11, 2019
The Month of July 2019 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team…
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SouthCon Building Group welcomes Mark Jordan as superintendent
July 11, 2019
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, has hired Mark Jordan as a project superintendent. With a construction industry career spanning more than 40 years —…
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Caslen should be fully embraced, not demeaned
July 11, 2019
By Bill Connor AN OPEN LETTER TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA: I am a 2005 University of South Carolina School of Law graduate. I was commissioned…
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Robinson Gray Member Beth Richardson recognized as a 2019 Woman of Influence
July 11, 2019
Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, is one of 25 women in the Midlands who have been selected as 2019 Women of Influence by the Columbia…
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Wash named dean at Greenville Technical College
July 11, 2019
Dr. Pamela Wash has been named dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Over her 28-year career, she has served in educational leadership…
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eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters
July 10, 2019
Expansion Creating 35 Jobs eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot…
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Educators complete global certification
July 10, 2019
Educators from multiple schools recently earned their National Geographic Educator Certification, helping them teach from a global perspective. Newly certified staff include Gilbert High’s Jennifer Rosinski; Lake Murray Elementary’s Blair…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate
July 10, 2019
Quackenbush Architects + Planners welcomed Tyler Laprise as a new associate to the Q+ team. Tyler is a 2019 graduate of the University of North Carolina Charlotte School for Arts…
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Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority awarded $250,000 grant to enhance transportation options to healthcare services
July 10, 2019
Columbia-area operator of mass transportation, The COMET, will help more residents get to the doctor and other medical appointments, thanks to a competitive $250,000 grant awarded to Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority. With…
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You Never Know What the Night Will Bring
July 10, 2019
By Tammy Davis Every restaurant has one. The waiter who’s always smiling. The waiter who knows everyone by name. The waiter who gets the order right every time. You know…
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Workplace Safety and Summer Heat
July 10, 2019
By David Dubberly Summer temperatures can create hazards for workers, and employers can be liable for not addressing conditions that could lead to injuries and illnesses, such as heat exhaustion…
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Downtown Transportation Master Plan underway
July 10, 2019
The City, in partnership with the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study, is developing a Downtown Transportation Master Plan to identify strategies that will improve mobility, traffic circulation and safety. The public is invited…
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Furman musicians present local concert, perform at international clarinet festival
July 10, 2019
Furman Clarinet Ensemble (FCE), a group of 16 student musicians, will present a concert Wednesday, July 24, at noon at the Carolina Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., in Greenville. The…
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