SuggsJohnson CPA firm promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Veteran healthcare executive assumes regional leadership role with oversight of two LifePoint Health facilities Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence…
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Barnes Alford welcomes Jeffrey Hopkins
August 13, 2019
Barnes Alford announced that Jeffrey D. Hopkins has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Hopkins earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in May 2014 and his…
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Amanda Bentley joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 13, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Amanda Bentley has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. As a native of Greenville with over 15 years…
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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20
August 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Frampton Construction named a top contractor in the Southeast for second year in a row
August 13, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named to ENR Magazine’s 2019 Southeast Top Contractors list. The…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Agency Conference offers best practices to its food pantry partners
August 13, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), which distributes food to nearly 300 partner agencies including soup kitchens, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries to serve people who struggle with hunger, held its fifth annual Agency…
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Flagship Properties represents commercial real estate transactions
August 12, 2019
Benji Smith, CCIM; Josh Tew, CCIM; Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Broker; and Jim Brown, Commercial Broker with Flagship Properties in Greenville, S.C., recently represented the following real estate transactions: • Josh…
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Top Grossing Movies – August, 12, 2019
August 12, 2019
Week of 08/09/2019 to 08/15/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 2 $25,265,795 $108,379,575 2 Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark…
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City of Columbia hires new Assistant City Manager for Operations
August 12, 2019
The City of Columbia has announced a new member to its executive management team. Henry M. Simons has been named the new Assistant City Manager for Operations effective today, August…
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Jacob D. Wallick of Wallick Investments, LLC passes Level II CFA® Exam
August 12, 2019
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level II exam of the…
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Burnette, McDaniel of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in Legal Elite
August 12, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette and Kathleen McDaniel are included in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Both are listed in the Top 10 in two practice areas each.…
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Back-to-School Book Sale scheduled for one day only
August 12, 2019
As the summer starts to wind down, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help children, teens and adults gather essentials for the start of a new academic year.…
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Hello, Dolly! at Town Theatre
August 12, 2019
It’s the turn of the century when we meet the bold and beautiful widow Dolly Levi who has found herself in the role of matchmaker. Working to pair her latest…
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Greenville Theatre announces young performers initiative
August 12, 2019
Greenville Theatre announced a new young performers initiative, the Greenville Theatre Junior Players. The Junior Players will be a troupe of young performers between the ages of 10 – 15 who…
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College of Charleston named top school by The Princeton Review
August 12, 2019
For the 16th year in a row, The Princeton Review has recognized the College of Charleston as a top school in the United States for undergraduate education. The education services…
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Leadership Charleston Class of 2020 Announced
August 12, 2019
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought after professional development opportunity established in 1974, is proud to announce the incoming Class of 2020. The mission of Leadership…
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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award
August 12, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…
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Industrial property sells in Beaufort, SC for glass recycling facility
August 12, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 302 Parker Drive in Beaufort, South Carolina. REA Investments purchased the 83,960 square foot industrial manufacturing facility situated on 35.7 acres…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Dodie Anderson, the Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin
August 12, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation will honor three major donors and highlight their critical role in helping the college develop qualified students for local employment at the 2019 Workforce Development Salute.…
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Ad Boyle becomes director of Employee Benefits at South Risk Management
August 12, 2019
South Risk Management announced that Ad Boyle was recently named director of the company’s Employee Benefits division. With this designation, he will be responsible for the strategic direction of this…
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RealOp Investments opens Raleigh regional office
August 12, 2019
RealOp Investments continues its North Carolina growth with the opening of its offices at the RDU Center. Headquartered in downtown Greenville, S.C., and with properties in five states including Tennessee,…
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Ten at the Top to hold workshop focused on senior transportation needs
August 12, 2019
As part of an ongoing series addressing issues facing seniors in the Upstate, Ten at the Top will be hosting a workshop focused on transportation needs of seniors on Thursday,…
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Colonial Life names new vice president of claims, contact center and account services
August 12, 2019
Charlene Glidden has been named vice president of claims, contact center and account services at Colonial Life. In this role, she is responsible for premium and billing, account and policyholder…
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Turner Padget forms Government Relations & Public Policy service with addition of new attorneys
August 12, 2019
Turner Padget announced the formation of a Government Relations & Public Policy service with the addition of attorneys Edward J. Schafer and James F. Knox in the firm’s Columbia office.…
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Jennifer Hicks awarded CRB designation
August 12, 2019
Jennifer Hicks, Broker In Charge of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Easley Office, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation, the premier…
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Whitesides named executive director of 1890 Research and Extension Program
August 12, 2019
Dr. Louis D. Whitesides has been named the executive director of SC State University’s 1890 Research and Extension Program. He assumed his duties on August 1st. Whitesides takes on the…
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Street resurfacing projects scheduled to begin next week
August 12, 2019
The neighborhood streets below are scheduled for resurfacing as part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program, which includes street resurfacing, restriping and maintenance treatments. The program is funded through…
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Greenville Humane Society presents new event: Howling for Hope
August 12, 2019
Greenville Humane Society is excited to host a new community event, Howling for Hope, on Saturday, August 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion dedicated ahead of October grand opening
August 12, 2019
Governor McMaster, elected officials, MUSC leaders, patients, families and donors celebrate innovation, teamwork and community support The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion will open to…
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MUSC trustees hear fiscal year 2019 year-end reports plus recent highlights in fiscal year 2020
August 12, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to receive reports on academic programs, research and clinical…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s Agency Conference offers best practices and industry resources for its Food Pantry partners
August 12, 2019Fifth annual conference held at Seacoast Church – Mt. Pleasant Campus The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), which distributes food to nearly 300 partner agencies including soup kitchens, homeless shelters…
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Applications being accepted for 2019 Citizens Fire Academy
August 12, 2019
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. The free seven-week program is open to anyone age 18 and older. The Citizens…
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Nephron partners with Clemson to meet hospitals’ growing pharmaceutical demands
August 12, 2019Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is partnering with Clemson University to create a robotic solution for syringe-filling automation to enhance sterile manufacturing in the pharmaceutical production process and keep up with growing…
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Sixth and ninth graders starting the new school year first
August 12, 2019
Sixth- and ninth-graders in Richland Two will get a head start on the new school year by participating in either “Step-Up to Sixth” or “Fresh Start” on August 20. All…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina absorption on track to double 2018 absorption total
August 12, 2019
Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Q2 2019 Key Takeaways South Carolina industrial markets have already surpassed the total absorption for last year – this quarter…
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New office space coming to West Columbia
August 12, 2019A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of…
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NAI Columbia represents the buyer in the acquisition of 4.45 Acres at 1400 & 1328 Huger Street
August 9, 2019
NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly and Patrick Chambers represented the buyer in a joint venture between 908 Group of Tampa, Florida and Scannell Properties of Indianapolis, Indiana in the acquisition of…
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SWITCH honors FUEL with Champion Award for 2019
August 9, 2019SWITCH, a nonprofit organization with a mission to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Upstate of South Carolina, awarded FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, the…
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Duke Energy names new South Carolina state president
August 9, 2019
Duke Energy announced a change in its executive leadership in South Carolina that will continue the company’s long-standing commitment to its 760,000 electric and 162,000 gas customers in the Palmetto…
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Over $3 million available to end homelessness
August 9, 2019
Applications for the 2019 HUD Continuum of Care Completion due August 29 United Way of the Midlands, lead agency for the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), invites current…
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David King named Business and Leadership department head at Greenville Technical College
August 8, 2019
Greenville Technical College has named David King department head for the Economic Development and Corporate Training division’s department of Business and Leadership. King will be responsible for continuing education and…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Merideth Hebert
August 8, 2019
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Merideth Herbert to the firm. Meredith joins DP3 Architects with a Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University. She is the newest member…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank receives $12,000 donation from The Darden Foundation
August 8, 2019Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a $12,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to help with operational maintenance costs. The funds will be used to purchase four forklift batteries to increase…
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Chef Alan Scheidhauer to lead Greenville Technical College’s Center for Culinary and Hospitality Innovation
August 8, 2019
Greenville Technical College has named Chef Alan Scheidhauer as director of operations for the new Center for Culinary and Hospitality Innovation (CHI), anchor tenant for Poe West on Perry Avenue.…
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Welcoming USC Rotaract Leader
August 8, 2019
Sophia Bertrand (right), new leader of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, is welcomed to a Capital Rotary meeting by president Abby Naas (left) and Neda Beal, liaison to…
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MTC offering free tuition to more students
August 8, 2019
Full scholarships for several Midlands Technical College (MTC) programs means tuition could be free for students enrolling in the fall semester. Eligible programs include welding, mechatronics, machine tool, basic electrical…
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Rogers Townsend launches new website
August 8, 2019
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC announced the launch of the Firm’s new website, www.rogerstownsend.com. Located in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and Charlotte, with services in the US Virgin Islands, Rogers Townsend…
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Free tuition offered for 70+ programs at Trident Tech this fall
August 8, 2019
Trident Technical College is offering students a chance to take classes for free this fall if they enroll in specific in-demand career training programs in manufacturing, information technology, culinary and…
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