Lamkin Joins FINTRUST Investment Advisors
May 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust announces that Sarah Lamkin has joined the FinTrust team. Lamkin is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She…
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Clemson Impacts magazine earns notable document award
May 27, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson Public Service and Agriculture magazine that enhances economic development in agribusiness, South Carolina’s largest industry, won a Notable State Document award from the South Carolina…
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AAF of the Midlands Announces WelVista as the ‘15-‘16 Public Service Recipient
May 27, 2015Local Advertising Organization will Support Welvista in Bringing Hope and Wellness to the Uninsured of the Midlands. . COLUMBIA, SC – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has…
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Officials Break Ground on Vet Tech Expanded Housing/Learning Facility
May 27, 2015PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College officials broke ground May 21 on a new $1.5 million veterinary technology expanded housing and learning facility that officials say will help the College…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Honored with Multiple National Coldwell Banker Awards
May 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine was named the No. 1 Coldwell Banker Company in South Carolina, and its Greenville office was named No. 1 Coldwell Banker Office in South Carolina…
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Heady Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015
TAYLORS, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Sara Beth Heady has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Wade Hampton office located at 2800 Wade Hampton…
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Queen Promoted to Branch Manager
May 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Mechelle Denise Queen has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Spartanburg Main office located at 150 East Henry…
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SC High School Entrepreneurs Rival to Win Cash and Chance to Compete in New York City
May 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Eighteen high-school students from around South Carolina will go head to head June 17th for the 4th annual YEScarolina State Business Plan Competition presented by the Mark…
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Book by Furman University Professor Receives Top Award
May 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A recently published book by Furman University sociology professor Kenneth H. Kolb has received a major award from the American Sociological Association. “Moral Wages: The Emotional Dilemmas…
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Furman University Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Grant to Study in China
May 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Tami Blumenfield, an assistant professor of Asian Studies at Furman University, has been selected for a Fulbright Scholar Grant to conduct research in China during the 2015-16…
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Columbia Museum of Art Celebrates Educators at Its Annual Membership Meeting with Mac Arthur Goodwin and Docent of the Year Awards
May 27, 2015
New Board Members elected for 2015-2016 Year COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, May 21, 2015, the Columbia Museum of Art highlighted its commitment to education and learning by presenting two awards…
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Blackbaud, Inc. to Present at the Evercore ISI Industry Cloud Symposium Investor Conference
May 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, today announced that President and CEO, Mike Gianoni,…
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NAI Avant Initiates Call For Offers Process For Port Royal Property
May 27, 2015
Deadline Approaching For Port Royal Request for Offers BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – NAI Avant is placing the South Carolina State Ports Authority Port Royal property on a Request For Offers…
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Columbia natives earn multiple awards from the University of South Carolina School of Law
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rising third-year law students R.I. Smith and Rosanne Riley Glenn Sullivan, and 2015 graduate Mark D. Chappell Jr. of Columbia, S.C., recently were recognized with awards for…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of ±10.77 Acres on Garners Ferry Roads, Columbia, SC
May 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Tom Milliken and Tombo Milliken, both brokers with NAI Avant’s brokerage team, recently represented the seller in the sale ±10.77 acres on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC.…
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2015 Tour of Homes will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes for Sale is the 2015 TOUR OF HOMES this June 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. on…
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SC Bar and US Bankruptcy Court to offer free bankruptcy advice
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC -The SC Bar Pro Bono Program and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will co-sponsor a number of one-on-one counsel and advice sessions in…
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Richland Two Announces Personnel Changes
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Dr. Debbie Hamm, superintendent of Richland School District Two, announced James Ann Lynch Sheley as the new chief planning and initiatives officer, Sean Bishton as the…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Announces Local Farms Honored at Harvest Week, June 16-21, 2015
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of the Midlands’ foremost Slow Food restaurants, announces 12 featured farms – and menu teasers – for…
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Irmo student earns scholarship to New Hampshire boarding school
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Austin and Lane Meyer South Carolina Regional Scholarship announced that an Irmo Middle School student was selected to receive a scholarship to a prestigious New England boarding…
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Allison Sullivan Selected New Chair Of Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, was recently named chair of the 2015–2016 Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board. Sullivan is a graduate…
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Joseph Guido Appointed to City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals- Form Based Codes
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph Guido, AIA, has been appointed to serve the City of Columbia as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals – Form Based Codes (BOZA-FBC). Joe’s…
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Collins & Lacy Welcomes Kerri Rupert
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Kerri Rupert has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate practicing in the areas of retail and hospitality law…
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John Dixon & Associates Multi-Seller Auctions Continue to Draw Bidders
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Approximately 210 bidders turned out for a series of John Dixon & Associates auctions May 19-21, snapping up dozens of properties for a total of $2.86 million. The company…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Calls On General Assembly To Spend $400 Million Budget Surplus Wisely
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today called on members of the General Assembly to spend the expected budget surplus – of $400 million – on tax relief, paying down debt…
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Barnes Alford Attorney Graduates from South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy
May 27, 2015Matthew G. Gerrald Graduates from 2015 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy COLUMBIA, SC – Barnes Alford is pleased to announce that Matthew G. Gerrald has graduated from the 2015 South…
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Richland One’s Class of 2015 Sets New District Scholarship Record
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – For the second year in a row, Richland One seniors have set a new district record in scholarship totals. To date, the Class of 2015 has received…
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Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo sends Irmo High School students on Honor Flight
May 27, 2015IRMO, SC – Four students from Irmo High School had an opportunity to participate in a recent Honor Flight with World War II veterans, thanks to a generous sponsorship by…
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South Carolina Business Recognized in Google’s National Economic Impact Report
May 27, 2015Beija-Flor Jeans Serves as Example of a Business Succeeding with the Help of the Internet COLUMBIA, SC – Google released its annual Economic Impact Report, a study highlighting the economic…
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The Sinus Center of South Carolina Announces Grand Opening
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Board certified otolaryngologists, Dr. Benjamin D. Paysinger, Jr., Dr. Tab E. Thompson, and Dr. Anna Lee Bouknight announced today the opening of The Sinus Center of South Carolina. …
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SCDOT Repairing I-26 at Crash Scene in Richland County
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has crews making repairs to the section of I-26 in Richland County that was severely damaged by a multi-vehicle crash,…
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Lexington Medical Center Marks First Anniversary of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
May 27, 2015Hospital Has the Most Experience Performing TAVR in the Midlands WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Reaching a significant milestone in comprehensive cardiovascular care for the people of our community, Lexington Medical…
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Savvy Musician in ACTION announces finalists of the national Chamber Music Competition
May 27, 2015The free Chamber Music Showcase Concert takes place at Tapp’s Art Center during Columbia’s First Thursday event in June COLUMBIA, SC – Some of the country’s most innovative chamber…
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$529 College Savings Grants Awarded to SC Babies Born on May 29th in Celebration of National 529
May 27, 2015State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced third annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program at MUSC COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. announced the third annual PalmettoBaby grant program on May 27th…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Announces Local Farms Honored at Harvest Week, June 16-21, 2015
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of the Midlands’ foremost Slow Food restaurants, announces 12 featured farms – and menu teasers – for…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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Allison Sullivan Selected New Chair Of Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, was recently named chair of the 2015–2016 Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board. Sullivan is a graduate…
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Joseph Guido Appointed to City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals- Form Based Codes
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph Guido, AIA, has been appointed to serve the City of Columbia as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals – Form Based Codes (BOZA-FBC). Joe’s…
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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management
May 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…
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Jamon Meredith hosting Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy
May 26, 2015What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as high school freshman to rising seniors. Coaches will start with the basics and…
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1×1 Design Welcomes Alison Martin and Seth Barnett as Summer Interns
May 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 1×1 Design announced that Alison Martin and Seth Barnett have joined 1×1 Design as summer interns. Alison has re-joined the team after completing her first…
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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Ranked No. 1 in Columbia by Real Trends 2015 Market Leaders
May 25, 2015Company Ranks No. 1 in Both Closed Units and Sales Volume in Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – According to the newly released Real Trends 2015 Market Leaders report, Coldwell Banker United,…
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Darlington Raceway Founder Harold Brasington Was a True Pioneer for NASCAR
May 25, 2015Landmark Award recipient will be honored for his contributions to the sport during the 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremonies DARLINGTON, SC – Harold Brasington, the man who built…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo…
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Spamalot returns Thursday through Saturday
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Town Theatre brings the Midlands three more performances of Monty Python’s Spamalot May 28-30. Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good…
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Doctors Wellness Center Opens New State-of-the-Art Wellness Facility in Forest Acres
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Wellness Center and Progressive Physical Therapy announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art wellness and rehabilitation facility at 2005 N. Beltline Blvd. in Columbia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers
May 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, announced Top Agents for April 2015. In the Greenville Office, Joyce Barber was Top Listing Agent and…
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FordHarrison Welcomes Canada, Singapore and Switzerland Firms to Ius Laboris
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Ius Laboris, the largest alliance of Human Resources law firms in the world, has announced four new member firms Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP of Canada, Rajah &…
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Nissan of Greer takes part in historic Upstate celebration
May 25, 2015GREER, SC – The City of Greenville unveiled the Upstate’s first Level III electric car charger Friday morning, and Nissan of Greer was there. The charger was installed at the…
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