McKay Firm Paralegal Selected for Statewide Leadership Position
January 19, 2015
Paralegal Heather Vardell named First Vice President of Education for Palmetto Paralegal Association COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized Heather Vardell as the new First Vice…
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Clemson to lead new energy-efficiency project
January 19, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — South Carolina farmers can slash energy costs and increase profitability through federal funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Clemson University Extension received $1.1 million in federal…
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Movement Mortgage, LLC Establishing Lancaster County National Headquarters
January 19, 2015Mortgage Lender Investing $22 Million to Create More Than 650 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Movement Mortgage, LLC, one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country, is establishing…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of Two Notch Road, Lexington, SC
January 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently represented WF Ballentine Contractor, Inc., in the sale of 1823 Two Notch Road in Lexington, SC. The 5,000 square…
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Keller Williams Upstate Announces Lynda Sams, Broker In Charge
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Keller Williams Upstate announced the addition of Lynda Sams, as their new Broker In Charge. Lynda is a past President of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors,…
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Demand for Teachers Still Unmet
January 18, 2015
South Carolina’s unmet demand for public school teachers continues to grow, according to a report released by The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). CERRA’s annual Supply…
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Senator Tim Scott Announces Veterans Job Workshops Around the State
January 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) office announced seven veterans job workshops to be held around South Carolina over the next two weeks. The workshops, part of a series…
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Councilman William Dudley Gregorie enters the race for mayor
January 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie formally announced his third run for Mayor of the City of Charleston during a press conference in the City Council Chambers…
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Getting kids fit and fascinated with nature
January 18, 2015CAMDEN, SC – Getting kids fit and fascinated with the natural world around them was Global Eco Adventures’ mission yesterday as the GEA team led seven students from Kershaw county…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $10,000.00 to Major Kent Davis and The Salvation Army as part of the rapidly-growing credit union’s community…
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Help Cinderella Get to the Ball
January 18, 2015SC Bar Young Lawyers and local sorority collect formal gowns for Cinderella Project COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD), in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,…
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City Issues Statement Regarding Uber Operations Within the City Limits
January 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On January 15, 2015, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued an order directing that Rasier, LLC or its related companies and affiliates and/or its network partner…
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Senator Tim Scott Reflects on the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18, 2015U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in advance of the celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: “As we reflect on the life and the…
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Richland County Airport Commission Elects New Officers
January 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission, which oversees the operation of the Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), elected its officers for 2015. The new officers are: Jim Christopher,…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±1.08 Acres on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
January 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers, recently represented Piggie Park Enterprises, Inc., in the sale of ±1.08 acres of land on the corner…
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Amick Joins South State Bank
January 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Susan Paget Amick has been named commercial lender for its Lexington and Columbia markets. “Susan brings a wealth of experience and contacts to…
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Bourbon transforms for Tiki week January 25th!
January 15, 2015Bourbon transforms for Tiki week January 25th COLUMBIA, SC – On Sunday, January 25th, immediately following brunch service, for one week, the whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole kitchen restaurant, Bourbon,…
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SC Bar to honor Pro Bono Award winner at Bar Foundation Gala
January 15, 2015
The SC Bar will bestow the 2015 Pro Bono Award upon John E. Robinson of Charleston for his contributions to meeting the civil legal needs of citizens who cannot afford…
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Security Federal Bank Groundbreaking in Irmo, SC
January 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Security Federal Bank is pleased to announce that a groundbreaking ceremony was held on January, 15th for their newest branch in Irmo, S.C. The new location, scheduled…
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Infrastructure Report Shows Charleston Drivers Spend Nearly $1,200 Annually
January 15, 2015
Report includes regional pavement and bridge conditions, congestion and highway safety data and cost breakdowns for Charleston, Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson. CHARLESTON, SC – Roads and bridges that are deficient,…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Lease
January 15, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, PortWatch Logistics, in the lease of 12,324 square feet of warehouse space at 4500 Goer Drive…
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South Carolina Based Public Relations Firm Launches New Initiative
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina PR Firm, McKay Public Affairs (MPA), will launch its latest creative initiative, Peplum & Politics, on January 14, 2015. The new blog will be another venue to promote…
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Amanda Reeves and Jack Owens represented in the purchase of 583 King Street in Charleston, SC
January 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP, and Jack Owens, CCIM, represented the Buyer, King Street Partners LLC, in the purchase of 583 King Street…
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Richland County Council announce NEW Human Trafficking Coalition
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly seventy-five supporters joined Richland County officials today to display their commitment in raising public awareness about human trafficking, particularly in women and children; and to emphasize…
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District Five announces new principals for Chapin Middle, Chapin Intermediate schools
January 14, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named new principals for Chapin Middle and Chapin Intermediate schools. Anna Miller, who serves as principal of the current Chapin Middle School, will…
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Registration Open for Celebrity NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Global Health Care
January 14, 2015
DANIEL ISLAND, SC – For the third year, Charleston-based Grammy Award-nominated rock ‘n’ roll band NEEDTOBREATHE and Commonwealth Cares Foundation will host the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic, bringing together musicians, professional…
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Two Greenville B-Cycle Stations to Relocate
January 14, 2015
Caine Halter Family YMCA and Fluor Field new sites for bikeshare stations GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle will soon relocate two of its existing eight bike stations. Stations are…
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Intel Foundation awards grant for Dutch Fork Be A Fan 5K event
January 14, 2015
IRMO, SC – A new 5K race to support students with special needs in Lexington-Richland School District Five is gaining key support and contributions. The Dutch Fork Be A Fan 5K…
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Special Services Director Robin Simmons announces retirement
January 14, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Special Services Director Robin Simmons, Ph.D. plans to retire effective June 30, 2015. About Simmons Woodward said,…
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Leadership Lexington County Announces Class of 2015 Participants
January 14, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Leadership Lexington County is excited to announce the following individuals as participants in the class of 2015: Cherish Abney, Town of Lexington Police Department James Bagwell, Shandon Baptist…
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Colliers International announces 3 new Vice Presidents
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina elected three of its top brokerage associates to the position of Vice President: Henry Moore, CCIM and Henry Roe of Columbia and Bob…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces November 2014 Top Producers
January 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for November 2014. In the Greenville Office, John Farr was Top…
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UBooster adds basketball and 2016 football
January 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster, a new online platform that aims to dramatically impact the funding of collegiate athletics, has added two recruiting databases Fans can now pledge for athletes in…
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Legislation Stops the President’s Unconstitutional Executive Order and Protects American Jobs
January 14, 2015WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015, to fund the Department of…
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Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristy Marshall as the mentoring organization’s President and Chief…
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Call for Cooks for The Palladium Society Cook-Off
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Test your chili-cooking prowess against the Midlands’ best at The Palladium Society Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Music Farm Columbia. In conjunction with the citywide…
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Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…
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Recruiting Solutions Promotes Cam Varner, Ginger Thompson and Ashton Link
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE, SC – Recruiting Solutions has begun its 23rd year of connecting leading employers with skilled new employees by announcing the following three promotions: Cam Varner– promoted to Vice…
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Junior League of Columbia Announces Community Enrichment Grant Recipients
January 13, 2015JLC Awards $114,800 in Community Enrichment Grants to Local Nonprofits COLUMBIA, SC – The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) has invested $114,800 in the Midlands community through Community Enrichment Grants awarded to…
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McWaters Hosts Flip Your Classroom Contest
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today’s classrooms are hubs of activity that require dedicated support for the latest modern teaching methods; however, most classrooms in use today were designed for traditional row-by-column…
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Welcoming the First Wave of Speculative Construction
January 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International, South Carolina – Q4-2014 Columbia Industrial Market Report MARKET OVERVIEW The Columbia, SC industrial market ended a significant year with a downward trending vacancy rate, increasing rental rates,…
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Richland County’s Accommodations Tax, Hospitality Tax and Discretionary Grant Programs Accepting Applications
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County funding cycle is underway for Accommodations Tax, Hospitality Tax County Promotions and Discretionary Grant programs. These grants are for projects and programs that occur…
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Spartanburg Community College to offer VSF scholarships
January 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers. Veteran Scholarships Forever has set up a fund at Spartanburg Community College that will help…
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Providence Hospitals receives quality-based accreditation from DNV GL
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Providence Hospitals announces the successful completion of its accreditation process from DNV GL – Healthcare. By earning accreditation, Providence Hospitals has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient…
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Colliers International brokers the sale of two buildings in Five Points area
January 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s JP Scurry, CCIM and Scottie Smith have completed the sale of approximately 7,400 square feet of retail space in Columbia’s downtown Five Points area. The…
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Doctors Care Welcomes New Physician Liaison and Provider Recruiter
January 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Amanda Cleary has been hired as a Physician liaison and provider recruiter for Doctors Care, an urgent and family care organization that has 51 locations in South…
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EDENS Makes Key Appointments in Columbia, South Carolina Headquarters
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – EDENS, one of the nation’s leading private owners, operators and developers of retail real estate, announced two pivotal promotions in the company’s South Carolina headquarters office this week. Chief Accounting…
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MADD Celebrates 35th Anniversary by Adding Drugged Driving to Mission and Introducing First Victim of Drunk and Drugged Driving as National President
January 13, 2015MADD South Carolina eager to end drunk driving and help fight drugged driving DALLAS – Thirty-five years after a grieving mother started one of the most influential and effective grassroots movements…
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