LS3P Makes the 2014 Hot Firm List
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LS3P has been named as one of the top 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada. Rankings for the…
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Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
July 16, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.32 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 10, 2014, to shareholders of record…
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Colliers International Brokers Three Industrial Transactions for $7.75 Million
July 16, 2014
COLUMIBA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR and Dave Mathews, SIOR completed the sale of three industrial properties totaling nearly 500,000 square feet for $7.75 million. The properties include: 2…
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Colliers International Brokers Three Industrial Transactions for $7.75 Million
July 16, 2014COLUMIBA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR and Dave Mathews, SIOR completed the sale of three industrial properties totaling nearly 500,000 square feet for $7.75 million. The properties include: 2…
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Community Support Needed For Local Food Banks
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — Local food banks, including Harvest Hope Food Bank, are preparing for the upcoming school year and the fight against childhood hunger. BI-LO has launched the Summer Backpack Hunger…
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Second Generation Entrepreneur and CEO, Dionne Fleshman Becomes Second Generation Tuck Graduate
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Six weeks ago, Dionne Fleshman, President and CEO of The DESA Group (TDG), completed an executive business course at Dartmouth’s prestigious Tuck Business School. Tuck is a premier…
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District Five Student Starts His Own Art and Apparel Business
July 16, 2014CHAPIN, SC – Joshua Smith always had a passion for creating artwork. But the recent graduate says he never imagined how drastic a role art would take in his life…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Dreher Graduate Receives National Merit Scholarship
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Jeremy A. Day, a Class of 2014 graduate of Dreher High School, is among the 29 South Carolina students who have been named as winners of the…
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Colliers International announces Q2 2014 Top Producers
July 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International continued to experience outstanding velocity in the sales and leasing of commercial properties in South Carolina. For the second quarter of 2014, Givens Stewart, SIOR, of…
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Colliers International announces Q2 2014 Top Producers
July 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International continued to experience outstanding velocity in the sales and leasing of commercial properties in South Carolina. For the second quarter of 2014, Givens Stewart, SIOR, of…
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Benedict Alumna, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, to be Installed as International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC—Mrs. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin will be sworn in as the 29th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during the 66th Biennial International Convention of…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC –Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler is announce that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders in the…
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World War II Paratrooper to Speak at UofSC’s August Commencement
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Leif Erik Maseng, a World War II paratrooper who landed behind enemy lines to clear the way for the beach landings at Normandy on D-Day in 1944,…
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Greg Halpin Joins Homeowners Mortgage Serving Columbia and Charlotte, NC Markets
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises (HME), a full service regional mortgage-banking firm serving the Southeast, is proud to welcome Greg Halpin to its Columbia, S.C. location as a mortgage loan officer.…
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Central SC Alliance Elects Board Members for 2014-2015
July 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Central SC Alliance Board of Directors recently elected the 2014-2015 board leadership at their Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday, June 24th at the Columbia…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina Elects 2014-2015 Officers
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) announces their Board of Directors for 2014-2015. Randy Cole, Chief Executive Officer of the Circle Park Behavioral Health Services serving…
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Sara Fisher to Chair the Capital City Club Board of Governors
July 15, 2014NBSC executive brings additional business acumen to board leadership COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, July 14th the Capital City Club Board of Governors unanimously elected Sara Fisher as Chair.…
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Walmart Foundation Grant Supports Military Mentoring Program
July 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia (BBBSGC) isthrilled to announce a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program in support of the agency’s Military Mentoring…
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Jim Stritzinger joins Connect South Carolina
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Connect South Carolina and IT-oLogy are pleased to announce that Jim Stritzinger has been named executive director of Connect South Carolina. Stritzinger assumed his role on July…
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Jim Stritzinger joins Connect South Carolina
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Connect South Carolina and IT-oLogy are pleased to announce that Jim Stritzinger has been named executive director of Connect South Carolina. Stritzinger assumed his role on July…
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Municipal Association of SC Elects New Board Members for 2014-2015 at Annual Meeting
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Terence Roberts, City of…
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Municipal Association of SC Elects New Board Members for 2014-2015 at Annual Meeting
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Terence Roberts, City of…
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NAI Avant Facilities Sale of ±24.27 Acres on Bush River Road at I-20, Columbia, SC
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Gerald Steele, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s brokerage team, recently represented the purchaser of ±24.27 acres on Bush River Road at I-20 in Columbia, SC. Arclabs Welding School,…
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Darlington Raceway President Chip Wile To Participate In Charity Race At Dillon Motor Speedway
July 15, 2014DARLINGTON, SC – This Saturday night, July 19, Darlington Raceway President Chip Wile will be behind the wheel of a 3,300-lb. stock car when he competes in the first-ever Necktie Invitational Celebrity Race at…
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Watson promoted to Colonel in the Joint Services Det. (S.C. Military Dept).
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney and legal consultant Caroline N. Watson was promoted to the rank of Colonel (0-6) in the S.C. Military Dept.’s Joint Services Det. (JSD) during ceremonies at…
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Watson promoted to Colonel in the Joint Services Det. (S.C. Military Dept).
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney and legal consultant Caroline N. Watson was promoted to the rank of Colonel (0-6) in the S.C. Military Dept.’s Joint Services Det. (JSD) during ceremonies at…
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Charleston PR & Design Selected by Driwood Ornamental Mouldings
July 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Architectural moulding and millwork producer Driwood Ornamental Moulding of Florence, South Carolina has selected Charleston PR & Design (CPR&D) as their marketing agency. Following a competitive review,…
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Frank O’Brien Promoted to TD Wealth Market Leader for Metro Carolinas
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – TD Wealth® Private Client Group announced today the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for the Metro Carolinas Region, which covers all of TD’s South Carolina and…
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Former SC State Director of Insurance Joins Savannah Firm, Opens Hilton Head Office
July 14, 2014SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah-based insurance broker Seacrest Partners, Inc. opened its first office in South Carolina today and named former Director of Insurance for the State South Carolina Scott H. Richardson…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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HRP Associates Promotes Jackie Baxley to Senior Project Manager
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is proud to announce the promotion of Jackie Baxley, PE, to senior project…
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Wardlaw’s “Why Not” Fund Awards First Grants to Two Nonprofit Organizations Working to Improve Education
July 14, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – John Wardlaw’s “Why Not” Fund awarded $40,000 in education grants to two nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County – Adult Learning Center, Inc. (ALC) and Spartanburg Academic Movement…
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Boeing Partnership to Preserve Thousands of Acres of Threatened Wetlands in South Carolina
July 14, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) received approval on Friday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a comprehensive wetlands mitigation plan to preserve approximately 4,000 acres of land, including more…
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Boeing Partnership to Preserve Thousands of Acres of Threatened Wetlands in South Carolina
July 14, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) received approval on Friday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a comprehensive wetlands mitigation plan to preserve approximately 4,000 acres of land, including more…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts Two Family-Focused Companies
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – One Million Cups Columbia hosted two family-focused companies last week at Cromer’s on Huger. First was in-home tutoring and test prep group, Above Grade Level and next…
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Palmetto Health Named “Most Wired” for the Seventh Time
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – For the seventh time, Palmetto Health is being recognized as one of the “Most Wired” organizations by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Palmetto Health is the only Midlands…
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Chapin Explorers Excel at SCALE Competition
July 14, 2014CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Police Department announced its Explorer Program had a successful showing at the recent South Carolina Law Enforcement Explorers (SCALE) competition held last week in Summerville. The…
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ERA Wilder Realty Welcomes New Broker in Sumter
July 14, 2014SUMTER, SC – ERA Wilder Realty has recently designated Stan McLeod as the new Broker in Charge at their Sumter office. In his new leadership role, McLeod will be providing knowledge and opportunities to…
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Registration Begins for 5th Annual Mayor’s Back-to-School Drills & Skills Clinics
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin invites the public to register youth ages 6 to 17 for the 5th Annual Mayor’s Back-to-School Drills & Skills Clinics. Drills & Skills offers…
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District Five Teachers Attend Prestigious DEN Summer Institute
July 14, 2014IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers have been chosen to participate in a prestigious week-long summer professional development and networking event. Nursery Road Elementary’s Jessica Felker and…
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Mayor Steve MacDougall Graduates from MASC Elected Officials Institute of Government
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall graduated from the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Elected Officials Institute of Government on Friday, July 11, 2014 during the MASC Annual Conference in…
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Jaclynn Goings Joins Turner Padget’s Columbia Office
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — Jaclynn Bower Goings has transferred to the Columbia office of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. She previously worked in Turner Padget’s Charleston office. Ms. Goings is a…
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Summer Membership Discounts for SC Public Relations Society of America
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA)announces a discount in membership rates this summer. New members will receive a free Chapter membership when paying for a…
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Summer Membership Discounts for SC Public Relations Society of America
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA)announces a discount in membership rates this summer. New members will receive a free Chapter membership when paying for a…
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GMK Adds Company-Wide Controller
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – GMK Associates, Inc., announced today that Francis “Frank” W. Golson, III, has joined the firm as the new company-wide controller. In this role, Mr. Golson will oversee the…
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Spirit Communications Promotes Daniel Eskew to Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands
July 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications, a premier provider of voice, data and Internet services in the Carolinas, has promoted Daniel Eskew to Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands. Eskew is responsible…
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