Columbia Chamber Calls for Confederate Flag to be Removed
June 22, 2015
The Columbia Chamber Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber today issued the following statement on the removal of the Confederate flag…
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Graham Calls for Removal of Confederate Battle Flag
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today urged that the Confederate Battle Flag be removed from the South Carolina State House grounds. “In the worst of tragedies, we…
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University of South Carolina researchers receive award to support new research on food choice
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Two University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health researchers have been awarded a $5.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the…
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Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling Offers Clothing and Book Drop-off, Free Mulch
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling is now offering gently-used clothing and book collection at its two drop-off sites, and free mulch is available at the C&D Landfill.…
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Columbia Classical Ballet Company Members Medal at World Ballet Competition
June 22, 2015
Dancers take home Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals COLUMBIA, SC – Several company members of the Columbia Classical Ballet traveled to Orlando, F.L. last week to compete in the World…
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Terminix Service, Inc. Announces Corporate and Branch Manager Promotions
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI) announces promotions within the corporate office and the Columbia area branch management. David Knick has worked for TSI for 23 years. He has worked…
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SCRA Recognizes Time Rees with Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award
June 22, 2015
Presents Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service on SC Launch Board SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA presented a Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award during its recent Board of Trustees retreat in Columbia, S.C.…
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SCRA Recognizes Time Rees with Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award
June 22, 2015
Presents Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service on SC Launch Board SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA presented a Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award during its recent Board of Trustees retreat in Columbia, S.C.…
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W.J. Keenan High School graduates spend 20-year reunion giving back to the Midlands
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The W. J. Keenan High School class of 1995 volunteered for United Way Day of Action on June 20 at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore as part of…
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Mayor Benjamin calls for Confederate Flag removal
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin sent the attached letter to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley today calling on her and the South Carolina State Legislature to retire the…
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Tennent Manning Joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announces that W. Tennent Manning has joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as a brokerage associate in the…
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ICBA Rejects NCUA Proposal to Expand Credit Union Business Lending Powers
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released this statement following the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board’s release of a proposed…
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NAI Avant Brokers Renewal of Five Year Lease in Landmark II, Columbia, SC
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Macon Lovelace and brokerage associate Peyton Bryant recently completed the renewal of a five year lease in the Landmark Professional Office & Medical Complex.…
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State Treasurer and Infrastructure Bank save $21 million in bond refinance
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. and State Transportation Infrastructure Bank Chairman Don Leonard announced the State has reached an agreement to refinance $173 million…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health receives funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for May
June 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for May. These are the…
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Rebuild Upstate joins with national Bike & Build program on Greenville project
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate recently completed a handicapped ramp for an Upstate family through the help of the national bicycle advocacy group, Bike & Build. The home that Bike…
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The Insurance Source promotes Williams
June 22, 2015
GREER, SC – Kristina Williams has been promoted to Director of Operations for The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. Kristina Williams joined…
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WORLD Magazine names Book of the Year Winners
June 22, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – Every summer since 1999, WORLD’s editors have dedicated an issue of WORLD Magazine to books, authors, and trends in the publishing industry. To be eligible for consideration for…
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Rhino Concessions brings on summer interns
June 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions, a food service provider for several Greenville County parks and sister company to FunnelDelicious, has brought on two marketing interns for the summer. Allie Buckelew,…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health Receives Funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented both the Tenant in Leasing 2,489 SF of Office Space in North Charleston, SC
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Tenant, Homestead Hospice of Charleston, LLC, in the lease of 2,489 SF office space located at 7410 Northside Drive,…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art Announces 2015 Scholarship Recipients
June 20, 2015
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art has announced the recipients of the Kathryn Bryan Metts Visual Arts Scholarships for 2015. Haley Smith, a Massachusetts…
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May
June 20, 2015
California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses …
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May
June 20, 2015
California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses …
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Rod Aycox and Lamell McMorris Respond to Tragedy in Charleston by Donating $1 Million to Civil Rights and Religious Groups
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rod Aycox, CEO of Select Management Resources, has partnered with Lamell McMorris, CEO of Perennial Strategy Group and board trustee to national civil rights organizations including the NAACP,…
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Battery Gaillard Offered by Carolina One New Homes
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Battery Gaillard is an exciting and beautiful new traditional neighborhood conveniently located off N. Ashley River Road (Hwy. 61) in the heart of the West Ashley area…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 272 Coleman Blvd.
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Maple View Properties, LLC in the lease of an office space located…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park Blvd.
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the lease of an office space located…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 3365 South Morgan’s Point Road
June 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Buck Investments, LC in the lease of a 2,400 SF retail space…
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LTC Associates hires Larry Kogut, AIA, LEED AP as Director of Healthcare Facilities Design
June 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – LTC Associates, in celebrating its 20th year as a Columbia based Architectural firm, would like to announce recent additions to our company’s team. With over 28 years…
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Margaret Pope Selected as One of 50 Most Influential in the Midlands
June 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Margaret Pope, a member of Pope Flynn, LLC, a public finance and governmental law firm based in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 50 Most…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Director of Marketing Graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Janie Langdale, Director of Marketing at Collins & Lacy, P.C., has graduated from the Leadership Columbia class of 2014-2015. Sponsored by the…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Director of Marketing Graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Janie Langdale, Director of Marketing at Collins & Lacy, P.C., has graduated from the Leadership Columbia class of 2014-2015. Sponsored by the…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Arts Arising Program in Full Swing
June 20, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is proud to host and produce the Arts Arising Summer Program on its campus again this year. This special…
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North Augusta selects M.B. Kahn for more Water Treatment Plant improvements
June 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of North Augusta has partnered with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to perform the next set of improvements to their Water Treatment Plant. After…
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Custom Home Builder Schumacher Homes Opens New Model Home and Design Studio in Charleston, SC
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Schumacher Homes, America’s Largest Custom Homebuilder based in Canton, OH is pleased to announce the opening of a new Model Home and Design Studio in the Charleston, SC homebuilding…
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Clyburn Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement today about last night’s shooting at Emanuel AME Church: It is with great sadness that…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the Sale of 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse Space in North Charleston, SC
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch & Doug Hart represented the Seller, Four R’s Properties, LLC, in the sale of 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse building located at…
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Allen University mourns the loss of two Alumni killed at the historic Mother Emanuel (A.M.E). church in Charleston
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Allen University has lost two Alumni during a senseless shooting at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC last night. The youngest victim was Mr. Tywanza Sanders -2014 graduate…
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DHEC Awards Clemson Downs Retirement Community Certificate of Need for New Skilled Nursing Unit
June 18, 2015
With certification granted, Clemson Downs begins opening new addition to residents. GREENVILLE, SC – As the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has awarded Clemson Downs Retirement…
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Statement of John Tecklenburg on the Horrific Shootings at Emanuel AME Church
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston mayoral candidate John Tecklenburg released the following statement on the horrific shootings at Emanuel AME church: Words cannot express the heartbreak that Sandy and I are…
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NBSC Names Sease to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Steven A. Sease to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to have Steve join our board. As…
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NBSC Names Mowlajko to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Patti Phillips Mowlajko to its Anderson Advisory Board. A native of Anderson, Mowlajko is owner and manager of…
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NBSC Names Jewell to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Darryl Jewell to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to welcome Darryl to our board. His experience…
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Lake Hartwell Named Among The 100 Best Bass Lakes In America By B.A.S.S.
June 18, 2015
First Time Distinction for Lake Hartwell ANDERSON, SC – In the newly released July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine, B.A.S.S. named Lake Hartwell among the 100 Best Bass Lakes in…
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Timmer Offered Job Following Completion of BMW Scholars Program
June 18, 2015
GREER, SC – Ryan Timmer, a 2015 Tri-County Technical College Mechatronics graduate, was among the BMW Scholars offered full-time employment following a graduation ceremony held June 11 at the company’s…
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Statement from Mayor Knox White on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Statement from Mayor Knox White: “My fellow City Council members, and the entire City of Greenville, join me in extending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families…
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Ten manufacturing associates earn national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills
June 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ten area manufacturing associates have earned national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). In addition they earned a CNC Operator (metalworking skills) certificate through…
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Summer Meals Program Provides Free Meals
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a…
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