SCDOT, Charleston County, FHWA announce Mark Clark Extension Project underway
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Charleston County, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), have re-initiated work on the Mark Clark Extension project (formerly known as the Mark Clark…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host annual Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 2019 Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament at the Dataw Island Golf Club on Monday, September 9. Presented by US. Foods,…
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City reports on progress of Eastside initiatives
August 14, 2019
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Police Chief Luther Reynolds and other city officials attended a neighborhood meeting organized by the Eastside Community Development Corporation to give an update on city initiatives…
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A M King shares food plant design expertise at ABC Carolinas Summer Convention
August 13, 2019
Architect John Koury thrives on complex design challenges, particularly those that involve solving a thorny problem for a food industry client. During the award-winning Daniele Foods’ Rhode Island Salami Facility…
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Coroner’s Office Re-dedicates County Cemetery
August 13, 2019
The Coroner’s Office unveiled the first round of improvements made at the Richland County Cemetery during a re-dedication ceremony Tuesday morning. A new fence surrounds the cemetery, which serves as…
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District’s Back-to-School hotline starts this week
August 13, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is making the annual Back-to-School hotline available this week in order to assist families for the start of the 2019-2020 school year. The hotline is…
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Industrial spec property sells in Greer
August 13, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 175 Brookshire Drive in Greer, South Carolina. Cranky Yankee Properties sold the 10,000 square foot industrial property to an undisclosed user…
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Columbia Chamber’s 2020 Leadership Columbia Class
August 13, 2019
63 Local Individuals in 47th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands,…
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SC Council on Competitiveness introduces TechSC as its newest statewide industry initiative
August 13, 2019
Susie Shannon Announces Preston Grisham as Initiative Director Committed to advancing South Carolina’s growth in diverse industry sectors, the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is announcing its newest industry initiative…
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SC State returns to University Center of Greenville
August 13, 2019
Students in the Upstate of South Carolina now have the option to take SC State’s undergraduate and graduate courses at the University Center of Greenville (UCG). SC State returns to…
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McKay Firm adds two to Insurance Defense practice
August 13, 2019The McKay Firm welcomes two new Associates and expand their Insurance Defense practice. Eric Guimaraes practices in the areas of general civil defense, governmental defense, and transportation defense. During his time in law school,…
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New elementary school magnet teaches computer coding
August 13, 2019
Richland School District Two is adding yet another intriguing magnet to its illustrious offerings. Computer science is coming to Sandlapper Elementary School. Sandlapper will transform into the Computer Science Immersion…
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Robb McCarter promoted to Director of Research
August 13, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the promotion of Robb McCarter to Director of Research. Robb has been with NAI Columbia since 2017, previously serving as a Research Associate. In just over two…
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Boatwright joins KeyMark, Inc. operations team
August 13, 2019
Lillian Boatwright has joined the KeyMark, Inc. operations team as Operations Coordinator out of their Liberty, SC headquarters. A native of Upstate SC, Lillian attended Coker College where she earned…
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The COMET Board of Directors votes to re-bid service contract
August 13, 2019
Ron Anderson, Chairman of The COMET Board of Directors, announced today that The COMET Board has voted to re-bid the Fixed Route and Paratransit Program Contract which is currently held…
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Aflac awards MIRCI grant to support homeless youth services
August 13, 2019
Aflac awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support programs assisting homeless youth in Columbia. MIRCI’s youth services create pathways to recovery by equipping…
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Anitra Potts joins The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
August 13, 2019
Anitra is a Spartanburg native who earned her B.S. in Business Administration from The University of South Carolina Upstate and her Masters of Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate…
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GreenWood, Inc. celebrates 5 million safe work hours at WVO project
August 13, 2019
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, recently celebrated 5 million safe work hours at their West Virginia Operations (WVO) project in South Charleston, West Virginia. This…
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Chemistry professor Jeff Anker named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors
August 13, 2019
Clemson University College of Science professor of chemistry Jeff Anker, whose collaborative research exemplifies the creative vision of an entrepreneurial inventor, has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of…
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Shera Rozzano joins the Garlington Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 13, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Shera Rozzano has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Born in Buffalo, New York, Rozzano earned…
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Sue Shugart appointed CEO of KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Seasoned healthcare executive assumes hospital’s top leadership role KershawHealth announced that Sue Shugart has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the hospital, effective immediately. Shugart has been serving as…
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First four-star hotel coming to Columbia
August 13, 2019Boutique Hotel to Open in the Vista Plans for Hotel Anthem, Columbia’s newest hotel that will be constructed in the entertainment district, were approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.…
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The Heirloom Companies hires Brad Fries as North Carolina operations
August 13, 2019
The Heirloom Companies has expanded its team with the addition of Brad Fries as the lead of North Carolina Operations. Fries’ role involves sales and project management across North Carolina.…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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SuggsJohnson CPA firm promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Veteran healthcare executive assumes regional leadership role with oversight of two LifePoint Health facilities Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence…
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Barnes Alford welcomes Jeffrey Hopkins
August 13, 2019
Barnes Alford announced that Jeffrey D. Hopkins has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Hopkins earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in May 2014 and his…
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Amanda Bentley joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 13, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Amanda Bentley has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. As a native of Greenville with over 15 years…
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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20
August 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Frampton Construction named a top contractor in the Southeast for second year in a row
August 13, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named to ENR Magazine’s 2019 Southeast Top Contractors list. The…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Agency Conference offers best practices to its food pantry partners
August 13, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), which distributes food to nearly 300 partner agencies including soup kitchens, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries to serve people who struggle with hunger, held its fifth annual Agency…
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Flagship Properties represents commercial real estate transactions
August 12, 2019
Benji Smith, CCIM; Josh Tew, CCIM; Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Broker; and Jim Brown, Commercial Broker with Flagship Properties in Greenville, S.C., recently represented the following real estate transactions: • Josh…
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Top Grossing Movies – August, 12, 2019
August 12, 2019
Week of 08/09/2019 to 08/15/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 2 $25,265,795 $108,379,575 2 Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark…
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City of Columbia hires new Assistant City Manager for Operations
August 12, 2019
The City of Columbia has announced a new member to its executive management team. Henry M. Simons has been named the new Assistant City Manager for Operations effective today, August…
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Jacob D. Wallick of Wallick Investments, LLC passes Level II CFA® Exam
August 12, 2019
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level II exam of the…
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Burnette, McDaniel of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in Legal Elite
August 12, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette and Kathleen McDaniel are included in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Both are listed in the Top 10 in two practice areas each.…
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Back-to-School Book Sale scheduled for one day only
August 12, 2019
As the summer starts to wind down, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help children, teens and adults gather essentials for the start of a new academic year.…
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Hello, Dolly! at Town Theatre
August 12, 2019
It’s the turn of the century when we meet the bold and beautiful widow Dolly Levi who has found herself in the role of matchmaker. Working to pair her latest…
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Greenville Theatre announces young performers initiative
August 12, 2019
Greenville Theatre announced a new young performers initiative, the Greenville Theatre Junior Players. The Junior Players will be a troupe of young performers between the ages of 10 – 15 who…
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College of Charleston named top school by The Princeton Review
August 12, 2019
For the 16th year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the College of Charleston as a top school in the United States for undergraduate education. The education services…
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Leadership Charleston Class of 2020 Announced
August 12, 2019
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought after professional development opportunity established in 1974, is proud to announce the incoming Class of 2020. The mission of Leadership…
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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award
August 12, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…
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Industrial property sells in Beaufort, SC for glass recycling facility
August 12, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 302 Parker Drive in Beaufort, South Carolina. REA Investments purchased the 83,960 square foot industrial manufacturing facility situated on 35.7 acres…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Dodie Anderson, the Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin
August 12, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation will honor three major donors and highlight their critical role in helping the college develop qualified students for local employment at the 2019 Workforce Development Salute.…
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Ad Boyle becomes director of Employee Benefits at South Risk Management
August 12, 2019
South Risk Management announced that Ad Boyle was recently named director of the company’s Employee Benefits division. With this designation, he will be responsible for the strategic direction of this…
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RealOp Investments opens Raleigh regional office
August 12, 2019
RealOp Investments continues its North Carolina growth with the opening of its offices at the RDU Center. Headquartered in downtown Greenville, S.C., and with properties in five states including Tennessee,…
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Ten at the Top to hold workshop focused on senior transportation needs
August 12, 2019
As part of an ongoing series addressing issues facing seniors in the Upstate, Ten at the Top will be hosting a workshop focused on transportation needs of seniors on Thursday,…
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Colonial Life names new vice president of claims, contact center and account services
August 12, 2019
Charlene Glidden has been named vice president of claims, contact center and account services at Colonial Life. In this role, she is responsible for premium and billing, account and policyholder…
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Turner Padget forms Government Relations & Public Policy service with addition of new attorneys
August 12, 2019
Turner Padget announced the formation of a Government Relations & Public Policy service with the addition of attorneys Edward J. Schafer and James F. Knox in the firm’s Columbia office.…
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