Carpenter opens real estate, taxation law firm in Greenville
April 7, 2019
Charlie Carpenter announces the formation of his law firm, Forward Law, which is located at 905 Pendleton Street in downtown Greenville, SC. Carpenter, a native of Greenville, SC, will focus…
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Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management to present David Bach’s Smart Women, Smart Retirement®
April 7, 2019
Local financial firm helping empower women nearing retirement Who: Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management, a woman-owned, full-service financial planning firm. What: Smart Women, Smart Retirement®, an informational dinner seminar, based…
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The Comet community listening session scheduled for Northeast Columbia
April 7, 2019
The COMET transit system continues its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Participants are asked to…
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Taylor Named a #WhatWomenBring Nominee
April 7, 2019
Erica Taylor, Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Chief of Staff, was named the 2019 Educator Nominee by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. Lavanda Brown Executive Director of the YWCA announced…
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Utility plans economic development focus
April 7, 2019
Since completing acquisition of beleaguered SCANA Corp. in January 2019, Dominion Energy is focused on growing the economy in South Carolina. That’s the message Capital Rotary heard Aug. 3 from…
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New military history Master’s Degree taking applicants for fall
April 6, 2019Explore the greatest military achievements and the most excruciating defeats. Learn lessons from witnessing historic military acts of courage, skill and leadership genius, as well as epic mistakes leading to…
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42nd Annual Cooper River Bridge Run announces race results
April 6, 2019
The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) announced that approximately 35,000 race participants successfully completed the 42nd Annual Cooper River Bridge Run that was held this morning on April 6, 2019. The…
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Nonprofit conservancy invites community to events during active April at The Ponds
April 6, 2019
A gigantic community yard sale, bird watching, two food truck events, and celebration of Earth Day are happening at The Ponds in April A number of events are scheduled for…
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Statement on the passing of Senator Hollings
April 6, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made this statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings. “By any measure Senator Hollings led one of the most incredible and…
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Lexington County meets SCDHEC annual waste reduction, recycling goals
April 6, 2019
Lexington County has been recognized by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as being the only county in the state to meet both waste reduction and recycling…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg on the passing of Fritz Hollings
April 6, 2019
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement, on the passing of former SC governor and U.S. Senator Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings: Fritz Hollings was truly a man in…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Greenville leases
April 5, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. AssuredPartners leased 11,780 square feet of office space in One Liberty Square at…
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Huge success for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K benefitting the Brain Injury Association of SC
April 5, 2019Photo credit Bart Boatwright The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) raised nearly $25,000 at the Upstate Run & Roll 5K and 1 mile walk on…
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Erica Taylor named a #WhatWomenBring nominee
April 5, 2019
Erica Taylor, Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Chief of Staff, was named the 2019 Educator Nominee by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. Lavanda Brown Executive Director of the YWCA announced…
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Council names new Acting Administrator
April 5, 2019
Richland County Council this week named an Assistant County Administrator as the Acting Administrator while a Council search committee continues to work to narrow the field of candidates to lead…
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Vets’ charities are a good way to say ‘thanks.’ But be cautious
April 5, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller At first glance, they appear to be the noblest of causes. Their brochures feature images that tug at the heartstrings – perhaps a uniformed man…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – April 2019
April 5, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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A talk on Southern Politics and Barbecue – April 9
April 5, 2019
John Shelton Reed, an expert on the American South, will give a talk at The Citadel The leading authority on the American South will give a speech titled “Barbecue and…
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Assistant superintendents join Frampton Construction team
April 5, 2019Frampton Construction Company, LLC has added Adam Smith and Matt Small as the newest members of the firm’s Charleston office. Smith joins as assistant superintendent. With seven years of industry…
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TSP Delivery leases 40,000 square feet in Andrews
April 5, 2019TSP Delivery, a family-owned business operating out of a 93,000-square-foot warehouse in Newton, NC, recently leased 40,000 square feet at 55 Conifer Street in Andrews, S.C. in order to expand…
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British Airways begins non-stop flights between Charleston and London
April 5, 2019
“Welcome aboard British Airways Flight 221 with nonstop service to Charleston, South Carolina.” That announcement becomes a reality for passengers departing London’s Heathrow Airport on the inaugural nonstop flight between…
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SC Ports handles record March container volume
April 5, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the strongest March in its history and more than 11 percent fiscal year-over-year growth. SCPA moved 214,123 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month,…
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Peace Center partners with United Way for personal care item drive during Come From Away
April 5, 2019
The Peace Center has partnered with United Way of Greenville County to collect personal care items leading up to and during the week-long run of Come From Away, which tells the…
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Peace of Triune Art Auction on April 11 benefits Triune Mercy Center and Greenville’s homeless
April 5, 2019
What began as an unassuming art sale in the church dining hall has grown into a much-anticipated Upstate fundraising auction benefitting Triune Mercy Center and its programs that minister to…
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Richland Library Spruces up Farmers Market in Time for Spring
April 5, 2019
With spring in full bloom, Richland Library is refreshing its Farmers Market with a new schedule and vendors. Enjoy the added perk during your next visit to the library, which…
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County of Lexington recognized for meeting SCDHEC goals for waste reduction, recycling
April 5, 2019
Lexington County has been recognized by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as being the only county in the state to meet both waste reduction and recycling…
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Colliers International awarded assignment for sublease of two floors at 201 Sigma Drive
April 5, 2019
Up to 35,000 square feet of Class A office space in the desirable Nexton mixed-use development now available for sublease, including 25,000 square feet with state-of-the-art, modern furniture. Colliers International’s…
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Fifteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 5, 2019
Super Lawyers, a service recognizing outstanding lawyers, has recognized 15 Wyche attorneys in its 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. Super…
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RCSD Investigator recognized for military service
April 5, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Investigator Armando Yturria, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant major, was recognized by the national Quilts of Valor Foundation for his…
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RCSD to celebrate 200th episode of LIVE PD with a party at Plex
April 5, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), iHeartMedia Columbia, Plex Hi-Wire Family Fun & Sports Center, and the A&E television network are partnering…
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Burnette receives Compleat Award from University of South Carolina School of Law
April 4, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette has received a Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award, the top honor the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council bestows on fellow alumni. Created in 1992,…
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Sullivan is one of 9 to receive USC’s Compleat Lawyer Award for 2019
April 4, 2019
Allison P. Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, is one of nine University of South Carolina School of Law alumni who have been named as Compleat Lawyers for 2019. The…
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Ashley Twombley recognized again in 2019 by Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
Once again in 2019, J. Ashley Twombley – a founding partner of Twenge + Twombley Law Firm – has been recognized as one of the South Carolina Super Lawyers® in…
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Dollar General sold in Jamestown
April 4, 2019
Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast and specializing in investment real estate, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM recently sold a new Dollar General…
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Greenville Triumph Soccer Club unveils official team vehicle
April 4, 2019
The Greenville Triumph made an addition to the team today, and it’s not a goalie. The Triumph rolled out its official team vehicle, a fully restored 1961 Triumph TR3A convertible,…
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Wofford selected for public humanities initiative grant
April 4, 2019
Wofford College is among 25 institutions that will participate in the inaugural cohort of Humanities Research for the Public Good. This is an initiative to promote student research, to address…
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Three Bluestein Attorneys recognized in 2019 by Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019Marti Bluestein – a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys – has been recognized as one of the South Carolina Super Lawyers®. This year, partner Allison Sullivan has received the honor…
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The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Age collaboration at Trustus Theatre
April 4, 2019
Trustus Theatre breathes new life into an American classic through artistic collaboration with local dancers, musicians Trustus Theatre’s Season 34, The Art of Adaptation, continues this spring with their production…
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Providence doctors donate to the Free Medical Clinic in lieu of receiving Doctors Day gift
April 4, 2019From L to R, William Beaman, Member Free Medical Clinic Board; Michael Glenn, Treasurer Free Medical Clinic Board; Dr. Joseph Modzelewski, Chief of Staff Providence Health; Joan Bumpus, VP Mission…
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GrandSouth Bank welcomes three new board members
April 4, 2019
The GrandSouth Bank Board of Directors welcomes three new members: John W. Shealy, Jr. (Rusty), Anthony Morgan (Tony), and Edward Monts Rast Jr. (Monty). They bring exceptional leadership and business skills to our board. Rusty…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union gifts $3,000 to Simpsonville organizations
April 4, 2019
Sharonview Federal Credit Union presented $1,000 to Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Bank, $1,000 to the City of Simpsonville Victim Advocate (Closet of Goods) and $1,000 to the Center for…
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15 Turner Padget attorneys included among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2019
April 4, 2019Turner Padget announced that 15 of its attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2019. Ten attorneys from across the firm are included among the annual list…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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FGP ranked among Forbes Best Recruitment Firms for 2019
April 4, 2019FGP, Find Great People announced that it has been named as one of the best recruitment companies in the country by Forbes Magazine. FGP ranks #72 in the Best Recruiters,…
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Nine MGC attorneys named in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that nine attorneys have been selected by their peers to the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
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Jack Porter opens new office on West Stone Avenue in downtown Greenville
April 4, 2019Jack Porter, an experiential design group specializing in branded sports environments and interactive design, announces the opening of their new office on West Stone Avenue in Greenville’s vibrant downtown. The…
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Caldwell commercial represents landlord in lease of 2457 Aviation Ave
April 4, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord, Greenville Corporate, LLC in the lease of 6,249 SF at 2457 Aviation Ave, suite 105, North Charleston, SC…
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Prisma Health physician performs innovative treatment for fibroids
April 4, 2019
Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group OB/GYN Dr. Albert Odom, Parkridge OB-GYN, became the first physician in South Carolina to perform an innovative procedure for diagnosing and treating uterine fibroids on March 28. Odom…
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Jim Bannister and Bruce Bannister recognized among 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
James (Jim) Bannister and Bruce Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, have been named 2019 Super Lawyers in South Carolina, in the practice areas of criminal law and family…
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Dollar General sold- Jamestown, SC
April 4, 2019
Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast and specializing in investment real estate, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM recently sold a new Dollar General…
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