Michelin’s Corporate Foundation donates $1 million to build ‘Michelin Green’ in Greenville’s Unity Park
June 6, 2019The Michelin Corporate Foundation announced a $1 million donation to protect and restore a span of the Reedy River that runs through Greenville’s Unity Park, the largest contribution to the…
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Cook & James expands with additional office and attorney Stacey Besser
June 6, 2019
Atlanta-area real estate firm known for “at home” closings opens new Woodstock, Ga. location and hires attorney to service additional business in South Carolina Cook & James, the Atlanta-based real…
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Waitr transitions Columbia business to Bite Squad
June 5, 2019
National food delivery companies consolidate local food delivery offerings Waitr announced it is integrating its Columbia area business with Bite Squad, the restaurant delivery company Waitr acquired earlier this year.…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful awarded $20,000 to support bridge restoration
June 5, 2019
Keep America Beautiful Grants $20,000 to Keep the Midlands Beautiful in Its Effort to Restore Washed Out Bridge at Michael J. and Mary Meech Mungo Park after 2015 Flood Community…
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Bestselling author to speak at Lourie Center’s Annual Meeting
June 5, 2019
The Lourie Center is hosting its Annual Member’s Meeting and Breakfast on Thursday June 27, 9-10:30 am. We will announce new board members, enjoy a year-end report from our executive…
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Tourism to Congaree National Park creates $8.7 million in economic benefits
June 5, 2019
Report shows visitor spending supports 93 jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 145,928 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2018 spent $7,415,000 in…
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Take a bite out of hunger and save on Zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays
June 5, 2019Annual Food Drive Benefitting Harvest Hope Food Bank Begins June 11 Planning a trip to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this summer? Guests visiting on a Toucan Tuesday will receive BOGO…
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Over $11,000 raised for A Child’s Haven at recent Hartness Showcase of Homes
June 5, 2019
Hartness, one of Greenville’s most desirable new home communities, hosted the Hartness Showcase of Homes over the course of three weekends in April and May. The showcase featured five custom…
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Lane closures planned for westbound portion of Killian Road over I-77 in Richland County
June 5, 2019Bridge Rehabilitation to begin the night of June 10 and last approx. 6 weeks The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a lane closure beginning the night of June…
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Charter Institute at Erskine’s Celina Patton awarded for outstanding contributions in education
June 5, 2019
Celina Patton, Chief of Student Services for the Charter Institute at Erskine, was recognized by the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists (SCASP) with their 2019 Outstanding Contributions in Education…
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DHEC accepting nominations for ‘Community Stars’
June 5, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for Community Star awards that spotlight some of South Carolina’s advocates for a better environment and healthier communities. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental…
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin & McDonald’s franchisees highlight Columbia’s summer hiring initiative
June 5, 2019
McDonald’s and its independent franchisees expect to hire close to 7,000 people in South Carolina this summer McDonald’s and Mayor Steve Benjamin are highlighting McDonald’s summer hiring initiative and its…
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The COMET Community Listening Session scheduled for Batesburg-Leesville
June 5, 2019
The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union begins construction on new Red Bank branch
June 5, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union broke ground on their newest branch located in the Red Bank community of Lexington, South Carolina on May 29th. Located on Brevard Parkway, the 2,825 square…
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Rotarians aid local family, charity
June 5, 2019
Capital Rotarians have given a helping hand to a local family and to a local charity as part of the club’s commitment to community service, according to president Philip Flynn.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Corporate Sponsorships
June 5, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber announces Kevin Schildt as Director of Corporate Partnerships. He reports directly to the Chief Development Officer, Adrian Cain. Before joining the Chamber team, Kevin worked for the Lehigh…
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LDC and the City of Charleston announce settlement agreement to help address the City’s growing affordable housing problem
June 5, 2019
The LDC and the City of Charleston announced that the LDC, the City of Charleston, Mayor John J. Tecklenburg and former Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. have entered into a…
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East Cooper Medical Center to host Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive from June 7 to June 14
June 5, 2019
Because Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation East Cooper Medical Center is leading a community effort to provide area children and adults struggling with hunger with a healthy breakfast during…
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Dawn Hunt named chair of 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K
June 5, 2019
Dawn Hunt has been named chair of the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K, signature fundraising events led by Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
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CCSD college-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners named
June 5, 2019Ten Charleston County School District students are being recognized today by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. The…
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From Sharks to Medicine in Mars: Grants fund variety of College of Charleston student research
June 5, 2019Summer brings so many opportunities for college students. Some of them have full-time jobs. Some travel. Some serve internships while others enroll in classes and study. And still others invest…
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Kopis named to SC Best Places to Work List
June 5, 2019
2019 Best Places to Work in South Carolina Kopis was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This fourteenth annual program was created by…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Perry MacLennan takes on new leadership role with the SC Bar YLD
June 5, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Perry MacLennan will become President-Elect of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division effective July 1. As the incoming President-Elect of the South Carolina Bar…
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CSMS wins national award for ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’
June 5, 2019
Carolina Springs Middle earned a national honor for building strong connections between students and adults, creating an environment where everyone can look forward to coming to school. The Flippen Group…
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Team Logistics earns Murphy USA’s Carrier of the Year Award
June 5, 2019
Team Logistics, an innovative fuel delivery solutions provider, was recently honored as 2018 Carrier of the Year by Murphy USA. The prestigious award recognizes Team Logistics as one of the…
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CDS to host MUSC SPARK for Autism Study – June 29
June 5, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host the MUSC SPARK for Autism Study on Saturday, June 29th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Families are invited to participate by giving DNA samples from…
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Two Rotary Foundation donors recognized
June 5, 2019
Capital Rotary president Philip Flynn (center in photo) congratulates Jimmy Gibbs (left) and Bud Foy for earning Paul Harris Fellow Plus-Four honors recognizing their continued contributions to The Rotary Foundation,…
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How to win the war with your rivals
June 5, 2019
By Jerry Bellune Remember what Sun Tzu taught us in his “Art of War” – know your strengths and weaknesses and your competitors’, too. Our competitors are in print,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2019 Summer Meals Program Kick Off scheduled for June 6, 2019
June 5, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is conducting its annual Summer Meals Kick Off at the Johns Island Library, 3531 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455, at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday,…
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Midlands School Library reopens doors to entire community this summer
June 5, 2019
While school may be out for the summer, the library at Lower Richland High School (2615 Lower Richland Boulevard) is in session. Richland Library is once again enacting the space…
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GreenWood, Inc. expands safety team with Kellie Corlee
June 5, 2019
GreenWood, Inc. announces that Kellie Corlee has joined the home office as Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Representative. In this role, Kellie will support the overall GreenWood safety program including…
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USC prof touts “Saving the South’s Flavors”
June 5, 2019
University of South Carolina professor Dr. David Shields brought a tasty message as Capital Rotary’s June 5 guest speaker. Shields (flanked in photo by Rotarians Chris Myers at left and…
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Non Profit Minute – Pat Walker, Lowcountry Food Bank
June 5, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans supports IAAM’s Studio Time Workshop
June 5, 2019Mercedes-Benz Vans (MBV), the Sprinter van manufacturer in the North Charleston area, will partner with the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the creation of its Studio Time Workshop.…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves tuition for 2019-20
June 5, 2019
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 3, 2019, to adjust the all-in cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year. Beginning fall semester 2019, full-time undergraduate…
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Board of Trustees approves teacher salary increase in FY20 budget
June 5, 2019The Charleston County School (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a balanced FY20 General Fund budget for the 2019-202 school year tonight totaling $537,015,665. Highlights CCSD will use $1.1 million of…
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Leadership Charleston’s Graduates of Class of 2019
June 5, 2019
On Thursday, May 16, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2019 at Middleton Place. For more than 45 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing…
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CCSD announces new leaders for the 2019-2020 school year
June 5, 2019Charleston County School District announced the following new leadership within the district: Jennifer Baez, Interim Principal, Pepperhill Elementary Janet Brown, Principal, Ladson Elementary Ryan Cumback, Principal, West Ashley…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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Milliken & Company acquires Andover Healthcare, broadens healthcare offering
June 4, 2019
Today, Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with more than a century of performance and protective textile, specialty chemical and floor covering expertise, announces the acquisition of Andover Healthcare,…
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Blue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Series presents Mary Alice Monroe – June 10
June 4, 2019
Charleston’s Own Mary Alice Monroe’s newest novel, “The Summer Guests,” explores the bonds and new beginnings that are born from natural disasters and how, even during the worst of circumstances—or…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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BB&T gift benefits Lexington District One International Baccalaureate students
June 4, 2019
Lexington County School District One held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lexington High School on Thursday, May 30, 2019, to commemorate BB&T’s investment in the district’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.…
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Infinity Marketing honored with four Telly Awards for videography projects
June 4, 2019Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, won four awards in the 2019 Telly Awards competition for outstanding internal and client video projects. This is the largest number…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” with live music & buffet
June 4, 2019
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” at its Sandbar at Marker 72 beach bar on most Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Featuring a fun, relaxing, family-friendly…
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SC Center for Fathers and Families launches 2nd Annual “Reel Connection” Father’s Day campaign
June 4, 2019The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (Center) has launched its 2nd Annual Reel Connection Campaign, part of the nonprofit’s annual Father’s Day appeal. Anchoring the campaign is Bassmaster Champion…
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Celebrate the start of summer with Sylvan Learning Center in Greenville
June 4, 2019I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Sylvan Learning Center to host an ice cream social Wednesday, June 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Greenville…
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LS3P welcomes Abigail Hollingsworth
June 4, 2019
LS3P welcomes Abigail Hollingsworth, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as a Marketing Coordinator. Hollingsworth, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina,…
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NAI Columbia arranges two office leases at Colonial Village in Columbia
June 4, 2019
NAI Columbia Director of Retail Services and Principal Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Senior Broker and Principal Jeff Hein, SIOR represented the landlord in the lease transaction of two suites at…
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