Lehigh Hanson commits up to $500,000 in support of Columbia International University’s revitalization efforts along Monticello Road
August 22, 2019Columbia International University (CIU) President Dr. Mark Smith (third from left) accepts donation for Monticello Road revitalization from Scott Dickson, Vice President & General Manager for Hanson Aggregates Southeast LLC.…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces afterschool and expanded learning policy fellows
August 22, 2019
The Riley Institute at Furman University has selected 16 leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning to participate in the White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellowship. The new class of…
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Melanie Alphin joins the Healthy Learner
August 22, 2019
Healthy Learners announced its recent hire of Melanie Alphin, who joins the Healthy Learners team as a Program Manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. Within this role, Alphin will provide oversight…
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Countybank expands to Residential Construction Lending
August 21, 2019
Scott Presley joins Countybank as VP, Director of Residential Construction Lending Countybank welcomed Scott Presley as Vice President, Director of Residential Construction Lending. Presley comes to Countybank with more than…
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Justin Pepper 5K raises funds for scholarships for community-minded volunteers
August 21, 2019
The Second Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) will hit the streets of Chapin on Saturday, August 31, with a new route and a renewed purpose to raise scholarship funds for…
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CresCom Bank makes Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Banks in each state’ list
August 21, 2019
CresCom Bank has recently been named one of America’s Best Banks in South Carolina 2019 by Forbes Magazine. Of the estimated 5,400 banks in the United States, only 149 made the 2019 list, and only three banks from South Carolina…
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Colliers Report: Lack of parking hinders Columbia growth
August 21, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2019 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, S.C.’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.14%. Downtown parking constraints…
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Colliers International’s Paige Bryant finds new location for The Woody at 1649 Main Street
August 21, 2019
Colliers International’s Paige Bryant represented The Woody in the search for a new location for their restaurant and dance venue, ultimately landing at 1649 Main Street. Colliers International also represented…
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Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza enters Volvo Car Open
August 21, 2019
Former World No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza will compete in the Volvo Car Open for the first time since 2013. The WTA Premier tournament is scheduled for April…
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Clawson and Staubes attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020
August 21, 2019
Clawson and Staubes announced that partners Sam Clawson and Ronnie Craig have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. Recognition by practice Area includes: Sam…
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GSSM welcomes 144 juniors
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 144 juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus to…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announces expansion of their Charleston office
August 21, 2019
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announced the expansion of their Charleston, South Carolina office. “As we continue to build on the success we have experienced since entering the Charleston market 18…
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Duke Energy invests nearly $200,000 in small grants to schools across South Carolina for supplies
August 21, 2019
The Duke Energy Foundation is providing nearly $200,000 in small grants to schools across the Palmetto State to help teachers fill any gaps in supplies for returning students as the school year…
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CRP Industries Inc. establishing operations in Horry County
August 21, 2019
CRP Industries Inc. announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The $2.5 million investment will create approximately 115 jobs over the next five years. CRP Industries is a leading…
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The Hub Collaborative Workspaces celebrates grand opening in North Charleston
August 21, 2019
The Hub Collaborative Workspaces will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 23, 2019 at 11:30am for their new location at 8887 Old University Blvd. Representatives from the…
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Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry is new Dean of Health Education Division
August 21, 2019
Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry joined Tri-County Technical College July 1 as dean of the Health Education Division. He replaces Dr. Lynn Lewis, who retired earlier this year. Tri-County’s Health Education Division…
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Exciting book clubs this fall at Joe’s Place
August 21, 2019
Ring in the fall season by sharpening your mind and entertaining your imagination through any of the five book clubs being offered by Joe’s Place Bookstore. • Lady Literati reads…
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Ashley Johnson and Ben Gooding named among ‘Best & Brightest’ for 2019
August 21, 2019
Attorneys Ben Gooding and Ashley Johnson, both associates with Robinson Gray law firm, have been named as among the Best and Brightest community leaders under 35 by Columbia Business Monthly.…
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Detwiler, English named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 21, 2019
Richard C. Detwiler and Andrew C. English, III, both members of Callison Tighe, are recognized in the latest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Mr. Detwiler is honored in…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2020
August 21, 2019
The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith announced that five of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2020. The…
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‘Best Lawyers’ selects 17 Nelson Mullins attorneys for 2020 ‘Lawyer of the Year’
August 21, 2019
The Best Lawyers in America® has selected 17 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys for 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective cities. Each of the attorneys received…
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USC student gets Global Grant scholarship
August 21, 2019
University of South Carolina senior Grace Cooney (shown with Mark Bokesch of Capital Rotary Club) has been awarded a Rotary International Global Grant scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Science…
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Sistercare takes aim at domestic violence
August 21, 2019
Freeing families from fears of domestic violence is the mission of Sistercare, a non-profit agency serving Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry and Kershaw counties, according to Cherisse Branch, guest speaker for…
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Former Mayor Harry Luthi passes on
August 21, 2019
City of Greenville elected officials and staff are saddened to learn of the passing of former Greenville mayor Harry Luthi. Mayor Luthi was the City Council Seat 6 (today’s District…
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Eight Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 21, 2019
Rosen Hagood announced that eight of its attorneys were named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America list. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal…
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New Medical Office Building completed by Mashburn Construction
August 21, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the completion of Irmo Wellness Center, a two-story medical office building in Irmo. The 43,480 SF building is located at 7182 Woodrow Street. The building was constructed…
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The Woody to reopen on Main Street, Columbia
August 21, 2019
SC Radio Icon Brings Local Favorite to Historic Space Beloved local restaurant and bar The Woody is set to reopen at 1649 Main Street this fall. Formerly located in the…
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Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…
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Charleston Symphony names College of Charleston’s Edward Hart 2019-2020 Composer In Residence
August 21, 2019
The Charleston Symphony has named composer Edward Hart its Composer in Residence for the 2019-2020 season. Edward Hart is a Charleston native whose work has received worldwide attention. His music…
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MIRCI Awarded $10,000 from Wells Fargo to Support Midland’s First Youth Transitional Living Program
August 21, 2019
Wells Fargo awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support Transitional Youth Home. Funds from the grant will be used to provide stable housing,…
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Cason Development Group enters Charleston market
August 21, 2019
Cason Development Group has entered the Greater Charleston real estate market with the purchase of 1079 E. Montague Ave., in North Charleston’s historic Olde Village adjacent to the Park Circle…
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UofSC welcomes increasingly diverse and talented class of students
August 21, 2019
The approximately 8,700 students arriving in Columbia this week are part of the largest pool of new students ever enrolled at the University of South Carolina’s flagship campus. Preliminary enrollment…
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Healthy habits to ensure a successful school year for high school kids
August 21, 2019
Another school year has begun. Teenagers are more independent than younger children when it comes to health management, but they still need encouragement and direction to build healthy lifestyle habits,…
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Endeavor wins Members’ Choice Coworking award for second straight year
August 21, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, corporate marketers and other professionals announces that it has been recognized as the winner of the 2019 Coworker Members’ Choice Award for Greenville, SC…
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FinTrust hires Jennifer Lopez as Client Service Administrator
August 21, 2019
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Jennifer Lopez has joined the FinTrust team as Client Service Administrator. With industry experience, Jennifer will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting advisors with…
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Nine Furman University students selected for Millennium Fellowship
August 21, 2019
Nine Furman University students have been selected for the Millennium Fellowship, a program of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN). Launched in 2018, the Millennium…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection coming to Richland Library during Hispanic Heritage Month
August 20, 2019
In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, preparations are underway for a new exhibit that nurtures and promotes the work of Latinx artists. The Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection goes on display…
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George Perez and Micah Inafuku join Infinity Marketing
August 20, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, welcomes George Perez as Web Designer and Developer and Micah Inafuku as Analytics Coordinator to its team, further supporting the firm’s…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 20, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Johnson and Hunter Suggs represented My…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
August 20, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s)…
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All Clear Plumbing adding new line of vehicle to its Upstate plumbing services
August 20, 2019
All Clear Plumbing is expanding its reach in the Upstate by adding a specialty camera vehicle aimed at building the company’s new residential installation division. Founded in 2012 and working…
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Longfield Partners, Columbia-based real estate development, home building and renovation company, launches new website and Facebook page
August 20, 2019
Longfield Partners, a Columbia-based real estate development and construction company specializing in custom homebuilding and renovation, has launched a new website and Facebook page. The new website features a representative…
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4,000F warehouse on 2.81 acres sold
August 20, 2019
Dunston Powell, CCIM, with Carolina Commercial, LLC represented the Seller in the disposition of 2685 Azalea Drive in North Charleston, SC for $1,405,000. Decks and Docks Lumber Company, Inc. purchased…
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Upstate Gallery On Main will feauture ‘POP’ encaustic paintings by Jeff Shaller
August 20, 2019
Upstate Gallery on Main, sponsored by the University of South Carolina Upstate, announced “POP,” recent paintings in encaustic by Jeff Schaller. The exhibition opens on Sept. 3 and runs through…
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Shine the Light Workshop on Advocacy for Nonprofits – August 29
August 20, 2019
Kristen Grimm will facilitate “Advocacy: Be the Change in Your Organization” for Upstate Nonprofit Leaders on August 29, 2019 at Kroc Greenville DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation…
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Board of Architectural Review gives its approval for Waterfront Park
August 20, 2019
Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review gave its approval to the development planned for a harborside site located on Concord Street in downtown Charleston, SC. National real estate company Lowe is…
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Frampton Construction completes industrial spec facility in Summerville
August 20, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished work on a 136,500-square-foot industrial building at the Charleston Trade Center,…
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Third Charleston Harbor deepening contract awarded
August 20, 2019The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District has awarded the third dredging construction contract for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project. The approximately $124 million contract was awarded…
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ScanSource announces plan to divest certain businesses outside of US, Canada and Brazil
August 20, 2019
Enhances focus on digital distribution business globally ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) announced that it initiated plans to sell certain businesses outside of the United States, Canada and Brazil (the “Planned…
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