A preeminent servant-leader retires after dedicating 42 years to The Citadel
June 13, 2019
Thousands of men and women passed through Lesesne Gate over the past 42 years. Many of them have gone on to lead armies, governments, corporations, churches and community organizations. And,…
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Stephen Eller joins Jarrard, Nowell & Russell as staff accountant
June 13, 2019
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Stephen Eller as staff accountant to its downtown Charleston location. As staff accountant, Eller will handle…
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Colliers International hires Lorenzo Katio as Property Administrator of downtown Columbia office tower
June 13, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina has hired Lorenzo Katio as a Property Administrator, supporting the property manager in the operations and management of 1901 Main Street in downtown Columbia. “Lorenzo…
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IAAM President and CEO says farewell
June 13, 2019
Michael Boulware Moore, president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM) , has announced his resignation. Moore’s final day as IAAM president and CEO will be August 2.…
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Lowvelo19 releases official bike routes
June 13, 2019
It’s a dream job in many ways. Organizing dozens of bike rides across the country, Chris Aronhalt gets to visit beautiful places. Topping the list of his favorite ones, though,…
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SC Ports celebrates 550,000 square-foot synthetic resin transload facility in North Charleston
June 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) officials celebrated the expansion of the Frontier Logistics local operations, with the groundbreaking of an approximately 550,000 square-foot warehousing facility, which will support the handling…
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OTO Development enters Atlanta market with new management contract
June 13, 2019
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has added Hyatt House Atlanta/Downtown to its managed portfolio. The Spartanburg SC-based hospitality company develops and operates its own set of select-service hotels…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful announces new Environmental Education Assistant and volunteer coordinator
June 12, 2019
Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Midlands, South Carolina, announced the addition of Beonka Ray as the Environmental Education Assistant and coordinator of volunteer programs. Ms. Ray has volunteered with our organization…
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Gay Bingo moves to new venue, expands capacity for Aug. 15 event
June 12, 2019
Gay Bingo – a marquee summertime fundraising event for Palmetto Community Care – is back on Aug. 15 at a new venue. This year the event will be at the…
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Boise Cascade expanding its Chester County operations
June 12, 2019
Manufacturing Company Investing $17.5 Million in South Carolina Facility Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing an additional $17.5 million…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes 2019 Summer Mayor’s Fellows
June 12, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes nine students to the 2019 Summer Semester class of the Mayor’s Fellows program. Upon taking office, Mayor Benjamin launched the program that has welcomed over…
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Historic Claussen’s building transformed into boutique studio apartments
June 12, 2019Ribbon cutting with Mayor Benjamin held for new boutique studio apartments in the historic Five Points district The historic Claussen’s Bakery building has come back to life. The new Claussen’s…
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SmashIt/AxIt now offering non-profit fundraising nights
June 12, 2019
The Upstate’s first aggressive entertainment center will be handing over their facilities on Mondays for local non-profit organizations to use for fundraising. SmashIt/Axit is part of a new wave of…
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NP Strategy welcomes new project coordinator, Columbia native to team
June 12, 2019
NP Strategy recently welcomed Myles Taste as the newest addition to the rapidly growing strategy consulting and communications firm. A South Carolina native, Taste is familiar with the quickly expanding…
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S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market app makes healthy eating easier
June 12, 2019
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) wants to remind residents of the S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App to find and buy fresh produce locally. The web-based…
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Don’t worry about paying overdue fines at Richland Library
June 12, 2019
When it comes to returning library materials on time, sometimes life gets in the way. Richland Library is cognizant of that issue among our customers, so starting June 12, 2019,…
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Hosting scholarship recipients
June 12, 2019
Scholarship recipients Reagan Smith (left in photo) and Kate Chalfant (right) are welcomed to Capital Rotary’s June 12 meeting by Darren Foy, chair of the club’s scholarship committee. Smith, a…
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LS3P’s Bria Prioleau selected for DuBois Fellowship
June 12, 2019
LS3P congratulates Emerging Professional Bria Prioleau, Assoc. AIA, APA, on being selected for the inaugural class of DuBois Fellows by The Talented Tenth, an organization dedicated to advancing minority leadership…
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Greenville native Annie Clyborne joins Complete Public Relations
June 12, 2019Complete Public Relations has added Annie Clyborne as an intern for the summer of 2019. Clyborne plans to graduate from Lander University in the spring of 2021 with a bachelor’s…
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Stuart G. Ames named CEO of MUSC Foundation
June 12, 2019
53-year-old foundation supports mission of education, research and patient care John Barter, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation, announced the appointment of Stuart G.…
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Upstate leaders become Riley Fellows, present community action projects
June 12, 2019
Thirty-eight leaders from the Upstate and surrounding area have completed the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). Over the past five months, participants have examined sensitive issues related…
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New officers named, three new directors added to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
June 12, 2019
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Beverly Haines as Chairman of…
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Furman University Professor of Saxophone Matt Olson debuts new jazz CD ‘789 Miles’
June 12, 2019
Furman Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies Matt Olson has produced a new CD recording to be officially released June 21 on OA2 Records, part of Seattle-based independent…
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USC President – ‘A Career Well-Lived’
June 12, 2019
Dr. Harris Pastides – retiring soon as the University of South Carolina’s 28th president – told Capital Rotary on June 12 that he has enjoyed “a career well-lived” in higher…
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P3 selects Endeavor for U.S. headquarters
June 12, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, corporate marketers and other professionals announces that P3, an independent and international management consultancy based in Germany that specializes in high-end technical strategy and…
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TD Bank names Chris Fincher regional vice president
June 12, 2019
TD Bank has named Chris Fincher as regional vice president for the Upstate market. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to expand TD’s market share…
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Rachael Anna joins Wyche’s Litigation Team
June 12, 2019
Wyche announced Rachael Lewis Anna has joined the firm as a Member of the Litigation Team. Rachael’s practice focuses on complex business litigation. She is experienced representing clients in antitrust,…
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4th of July celebration on Lake Murray
June 11, 2019The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board presents the 4th of July celebration on Lake Murray. The daylong celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 29th and will…
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CCSD welcomes successful educator as new executive director
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Trevor Strawderman as a district executive director effective July 1. Strawderman currently serves as the principal of North Myrtle Beach High School, a position…
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CCSD names Rhonda Robinson director of Federal Programs
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Rhonda Robinson as the director of Federal Programs. Robinson has served as the director of federal programs for Dorchester School District Four for the…
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CCSD announces new leaders for the 2019-20 school year
June 11, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) would like to announce the following new leadership within the district: Jennifer Baez, Interim Principal*, Pepperhill Elementary Janet Brown, Principal, Ladson Elementary Ryan Cumback,…
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Ellen Nitz selected as CCSD Director of Nursing Services
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Ellen Nitz as the new director of Nursing Services. Nitz has served in the district for the past 12 years as the nurse liaison…
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SC Restaurant and Lodging Association welcomes new communications manager
June 11, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently welcomed Lenza Jolley as their new Communications Manager. Jolley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns to increase…
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SC Restaurant and Lodging Association welcomes new communications manager
June 11, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently welcomed Lenza Jolley as their new Communications Manager. Jolley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns to increase…
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SC Restaurant and Lodging Association welcomes new communications manager
June 11, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently welcomed Lenza Jolley as their new Communications Manager. Jolley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns to increase…
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Getronics establishing Global Service Center in Greenville County
June 11, 2019
Investment Creating 500 Jobs Getronics, which specializes in improving customer business performance by implementing end-to-end information and communication technology solutions, is establishing its Global Service Center in Greenville County. The…
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Collins & Lacy announces changes in Myrtle Beach
June 11, 2019
Law firm hires Horry County bar leader; names new managing shareholder Attorney Fred H. Oliver has joined Collins & Lacy as a shareholder in Myrtle Beach. He is the immediate…
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Milliken & Company to acquire Polartec from Versa Capital Management
June 11, 2019
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Polartec,…
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SC Ports handles record May for container volumes
June 11, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported its strongest May on record, with 204,457 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled last month. Fiscal year-to-date TEU volume is up 9.7 percent, with 2,192,689…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport names advertising agency of record
June 11, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Sparkloft Media has been named the airport’s advertising agency of record. Sparkloft Media, in partnership with Columbia-based Period Three, will assist the CAE team…
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Peace Center adds three concerts to schedule
June 11, 2019
The Peace Center has added three concerts to the schedule – Chanticleer, America, and David Foster with Special Guest Katharine McPhee. Chanticleer Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.; Peace Concert Hall; $15-$55 Called…
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RCSD Deputy jumps over Normandy
June 11, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy Paul Waldner was in France last week as part of a contingent of parachutists jumping over Normandy during the…
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O’Neal Village announces phase four development
June 11, 2019
The developers of O’Neal Village will open the fourth phase of the mixed-use community in Greer. This 179 lot phase will include both townhomes and single-family homes. Crescent Homes and…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville to host Grand STEM Challenge
June 11, 2019
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville will kick-off summer with, The Grand STEM Challenge. The Greenville Center, located at 150 Tanner Road, will host the challenge from Monday, June 17 until…
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20th Annual Race for The ARK in Summerville benefits families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia
June 11, 2019
Registration is open for the 20th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK set for Saturday, August 24 in historic downtown Summerville. Race proceeds will benefit The ARK in its work providing…
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CresCom Bank introduces Jill Whisonant as Vice President and Branch Manager
June 11, 2019
CresCom Bank welcomed Jill Whisonant as Vice President and Branch Manager of the Meeting Street branch in Charleston, South Carolina. In her new position at CresCom Bank, Whisonant will oversee…
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MUSC Health ranks No. 5 on inaugural Forbes List of America’s Best Employers by state
June 11, 2019
MUSC Health ranks No. 5 on the inaugural Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in South Carolina. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to pinpoint the organizations liked best…
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Spartanburg County cultural organizations and artists awarded over $550,000 from Chapman Cultural Center
June 11, 2019Chapman Cultural Center, the leading local arts agency in Spartanburg County, will award fourteen arts, science, and humanities organizations and ten local artists a total of $554,734 at a public…
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Michelin appoints new senior leader of North America
June 11, 2019
Michelin Group has named Alexis Garcin as the next chairman and president of Michelin North America, the Company announced. Garcin succeeds Scott Clark, recently promoted to the Group Executive Committee as executive vice president…
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Wasabi celebrates the start of summer with an all new monthly special, Mount Pleasant brunch menu and live music
June 10, 2019Wasabi of Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant is excited to feature a new monthly special this June. The Sushi Spotlight this month will be Devil’s Eye Maki, perfect for summer.…
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