Lexington Medical Center’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications honored in Hall of Fame
August 8, 2019
The Hospital Marketing National Hall of Fame inducted Mark Shelley, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Lexington Medical Center, at its annual ceremony in June. This honor recognizes individuals…
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Delta Air Lines celebrates 85 years in Columbia
August 8, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to celebrate 85 years of continuous service by Delta Air Lines (Delta) in Columbia. The airline’s first passenger flight departed Columbia on August 8,…
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Wofford College announces promotions, addition in Department of Athletics
August 8, 2019
Wofford College has announced two promotions and an addition in the Department of Athletics. Elizabeth Rabb, a 2001 Wofford College graduate, has been named deputy director of athletics for external…
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SURGE to feature deep dives into Spartanburg’s challenges, solutions
August 8, 2019
Twelve community leaders set to kick off Spartanburg Chamber’s new leadership program on Aug. 8 The kickoff session of SURGE, set for August 8, will convene a dozen high level…
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Non Profit Minute – Lana Kleiman, Charleston Legal Access
August 7, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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Rotarians hear VA benefits advocate
August 7, 2019
Navigating the Dept. of Veterans Affairs paperwork maze is daunting, but it can pay off for those willing to stake a claim for benefits due as a result of military…
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WACH FOX hires new Sport Director, Mitch Brown
August 7, 2019
WACH FOX announced the hiring of new Sports Director Mitch Brown. He joined the WACH FOX team in July. Mitch comes to the Midlands from Norfolk, Va. A graduate of…
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CCSD completes new state-of-the-art Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
August 7, 2019Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School, in Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) District 4 will open its doors to students in grades K – 4 for the 2019–2020 academic school year.…
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Meeting Street @ Burns opens to students this school year
August 7, 2019Meeting Street @ Burns, a free Charleston County School District (CCSD) public school for families living in the Dorchester–Waylan communiuty, will open its doors to students for the 2019–2020 academic…
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“Clear Bag or No Bag” entry procedure going district-wide this school year
August 7, 2019In an effort to increase security and provide students, parents, staff, and community members with a safer experience at athletic events, Charleston County School District (CCSD) is instituting the “clear…
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District completes capital improvements
August 7, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is committed to maintaining the public’s trust by being proactive in maintaining the educational facilities they own. “Repeated studies show that the indoor environment of…
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District’s random search team set for first full year of operation
August 7, 2019Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Security and Emergency Management is focused on creating and executing a comprehensive campus safety program. One measure to help in delivering on that…
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$4.4 million in new S.C. Arts Commission grants to provide citizens, visitors arts access across the state
August 7, 2019
Funding ‘vital’ for arts experiences, arts education programs South Carolina communities will benefit from $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020 grants to their artists, arts organizations, and schools announced today…
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Rhythmlink ranks 21st for Best Places to Work SC
August 7, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small/Medium Employer category. This year Rhythmlink placed…
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AMA Charleston debuts new board
August 7, 2019American Marketing Association welcomes the newly installed 2019 – 2020 board of directors for the Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association. This photo, taken at the chapter’s annual board…
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City of Cayce announces James Crosland as new Assistant City Manager
August 7, 2019
The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that a new Assistant City Manager has been selected and that he will dive into his new role with the City beginning tomorrow morning.…
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Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld to play live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery Benefit Concert
August 7, 2019
Hootie & the Blowfish drummer, Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld, is scheduled to play a live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery 2019, a concert benefitting the LRADAC Foundation. During his intimate…
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Furman listed in 2020 Princeton Review’s Best Colleges Guide
August 7, 2019
Furman University has once again been selected for inclusion in the newest edition of The Princeton Review’s college guide, “The Best 385 Colleges.” Among the featured lists the publication cited…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week
August 7, 2019
Fetter Health Care Network, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities throughout the Lowcountry, will participate in National Health Center Week from Monday, August 5 to Friday, August 9.…
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Donate2it surpasses $100k in funds raised
August 7, 2019
Local fundraising platform delivered more than 3-to-1 ROI on donations via partnership with the matchingfund Donate2it, the Lowcountry’s local crowdfunding solution, has reached a significant milestone in its six-month history…
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Volvo Car Open champion Madison Keys returns to Charleston
August 7, 2019
Keys has reached the quarterfinals or better in five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments After winning the 2019 Volvo Car Open in April, Madison Keys has committed to defending…
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Webster University’s South Carolina Counseling Program receives CACREP Accreditation
August 7, 2019
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – the primary organization in the United States that sets the standards for counseling education – accredited Webster University’s…
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U.S. News & World Report names East Cooper Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for Hip and Knee Replacement
August 7, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center is being recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual U.S. News & World Report Procedures & Conditions ratings,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
August 7, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for Leadership Discovery until August 30. The 3-month fall program begins in October and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is an…
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Pamela Benjamin joins Jarrard, Nowell & Russell as office administrator
August 7, 2019
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Pamela Benjamin as office administrator to its downtown Charleston location. In her role as office administrator,…
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South Carolina’s unique approach to battling disastrous flooding
August 7, 2019
By Tom Mullikin With hurricane season upon us, the entire east coast of the United States is again holding its breath, particularly southeastern states like those of us in S.C.,…
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Countybank adds new associate to SBA lending team
August 7, 2019
Brad Cantrell joins Countybank as VP, SBA Business Development Officer Countybank welcomed Brad Cantrell as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer in Greenville. Cantrell comes to Countybank with extensive experience…
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City’s Summer Concert Series extended to August 24
August 7, 2019Two additional concerts have been added to the lineup for the City of Columbia’s live outdoor summer concert series at Finlay Park, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. R&B…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new Board President, eight new board members
August 7, 2019
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced the appointment of Alec Chaplin, Jr. as Board President, Tripp Bradley as Board Vice President, and the election of eight new members to the CLT…
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NAI Earle Furman Transactions
August 7, 2019
NAI Earle Furman Announces the Following Transactions: LEASED Greenville, South Carolina: Jimmy Wright of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Shops by the Mall, LLC, in leasing a…
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American Advertising Federation of the Midlands to host annual local art auction
August 7, 2019
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands will host their annual Kickoff & Art Auction featuring local Midlands artists on Thursday, August 22 at City Market Place (705B Gervais…
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End Summer on a High Note with Performance by Sonia de los Santos – August 17
August 7, 2019
WHAT: End of Summer Bash, featuring Sonia de los Santos WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, August 17 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO:…
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Rebuild Upstate breaks repair record with 103 homes served in six months
August 7, 2019
When it comes to repairing homes and changing lives, few do it better than Rebuild Upstate. And they have the numbers to prove it. The agency set a goal of…
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Piedmont Arthritis Clinic welcomes Dr. Suhail Kumar
August 7, 2019
Piedmont Arthritis Clinic, PA, of Greenville, South Carolina, a private medical practice specializing in the treatment of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, has welcomed Dr. Suhail Kumar to its staff.…
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Vista Guild welcomes Abby Naas as Executive Director
August 7, 2019
Former VP of Marketing & Public Relations for Columbia Fireflies assumes new lead role. The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a variety of restaurants, hotels, businesses,…
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National Institutes of Health awards UofSC grant totaling more than $11.2 million to further therapeutics research
August 7, 2019
The five-year Phase II COBRE grant will result in more funding to support research conducted at the COBRE Center for Targeted Therapeutics. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the…
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CDS announces the 2019 Eggs Benefit
August 6, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host the 8th annual Eggs Benefit presented by John I. Smith Charities on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown…
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FUEL expands creative team with the addition of Copywriter
August 6, 2019
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has hired Amanda Campau as copywriter. Campau brings diverse and versatile copywriting experience to the agency,…
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Cycling team raises over $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
August 6, 2019
Fifteen cyclists sponsored by Calder Brothers Corporation, manufacturer of Mauldin Paving Products, recently participated in “A Ride to Remember” cycling event raising $42,392 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Calder Brothers…
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Furman chemistry professor Mary Elizabeth Anderson receives Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
August 6, 2019
Furman Associate Professor of Chemistry Mary Elizabeth (“Beth”) Anderson has been granted a 2019 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. The annual awards program…
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Citadel welcomes two newest members to the Board of Visitors
August 6, 2019Col F. G. “Greg” Delleney, Jr., and Col. Robert E. Lyon, Jr. The two newest members of The Citadel Board of Visitors, Col F. G. “Greg” Delleney, Jr.,…
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Greenville Technical College and Southern New Hampshire University sign transfer agreement
August 6, 2019
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has signed an academic articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University’s College of Online and Continuing Education, allowing students in specific associate degree programs at GTC…
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Feeling stressed out at work does not have to be the new normal
August 6, 2019
Although Millennials and Generation X have been dubbed Generation Stress, numerous surveys in the past few years show that overwhelming stress and burnout crosses all generational lines in today’s workplace.…
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BCDCOG expands staff with several key hires
August 6, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments expanded its team with the addition of several key recent hires. Mike Hemmer will serve as a Senior Planner, Jon Dodson as Planner II, Diane…
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GVL2040 July 2019 update
August 6, 2019
First Public Survey Completed A total of 3,100 people participated in GVL2040’s first online public survey in July, identifying issues that they see as Greenville’s biggest priorities. The results of…
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Tindall’s Utility Division produces precast infrastructure for Topgolf complexes
August 6, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division provided precast concrete products for two new Topgolf facilities located in Greenville, South Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia. “Tindall’s role in the development of up-and-coming attractions such…
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Grand Opening for Saluda Shoals Park’s Universally Inclusive Playground to be held August 24, 2019
August 6, 2019The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) and the Saluda Shoals Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the new Universally Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park. The celebration will take…
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Dining On The Dam 2020 Date Set
August 6, 2019
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining On The Dam on April 5, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is proudly presented by…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis composite receives Morningstar’s highest rating for 3-year risk-adjusted performance as of June 30, 2019
August 5, 2019
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 450 large-cap value products for 3-year risk-adjusted performance, and a 4-star Morningstar Rating for 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/02/2019 to 08/08/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 1 $60,038,950 $60,038,950 2 The Lion…
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