Irmo High boys’ varsity tennis finds resurgence under DiMaggio
May 2, 2017Trailing in their match at River Bluff High School 3-2 on March 21, Vihar Dilal knew he had to win his match to give Irmo a chance. After dropping his…
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Caldwell Commercial lease | ABP VII to Southeastern Institute
May 2, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of suite 703 at Aviation Business Park VII, to Southeastern Institute. Southeastern Institute offers…
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Park West reveals Michael Hurd, Jr. Memorial Park and Playground
May 2, 2017The Park West Homeowners Association revealed a brand new, state-of-the-art playground and park honoring Michael Hurd Jr. at a dedication ceremony and unveiling on Saturday, March 25 at the Park…
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CARTA board member Alfred Harrison honored with SCDOT Transit Board Member of the Year award
May 2, 2017The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is honored to announce that veteran board member, Alfred Harrison, has been awarded the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Transit Board Member…
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Caldwell Commercial lease | ABP VII to Southeastern Institute
May 2, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of suite 703 at Aviation Business Park VII, to Southeastern Institute. Southeastern Institute offers…
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CARTA board member Alfred Harrison honored with SCDOT Transit Board Member of the Year award
May 2, 2017The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is honored to announce that veteran board member, Alfred Harrison, has been awarded the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Transit Board Member…
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Park West reveals Michael Hurd, Jr. Memorial Park and Playground
May 2, 2017The Park West Homeowners Association revealed a brand new, state-of-the-art playground and park honoring Michael Hurd Jr. at a dedication ceremony and unveiling on Saturday, March 25 at the Park…
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Palmetto Health wins award for reducing health care disparities
May 1, 2017Palmetto Health is one of four hospitals selected to receive an award for Best Overall Project by the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. Palmetto Health was selected from…
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Tyson Foods grant provides Meals on Wheels service for five Midlands seniors
May 1, 2017Tyson Foods has awarded a grant in the amount of $9,250 to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program. The funding will provide daily delivery of a hot meal to five…
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Lucy Hampton Bostick Award nominations needed
May 1, 2017Do you know someone who has made a difference in the literary world? The Richland Library Friends want to hear from you. Members are accepting nominations for the 2017 Lucy…
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Richland County seeks public help in identifying housing needs
May 1, 2017Richland County needs residents’ help in developing a plan that identifies and addresses housing and community development needs. Public input will be used to help Richland County Community Development staff…
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Citadel alumnus receives honorary Doctorate at USC Upstate commencement
May 1, 2017The University of South Carolina Upstate will award Mr. Thomas R. “Tommy” Young, III with an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service at its May Commencement Ceremony on May…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer and seller in office building sale in Mt. Pleasant
May 1, 2017Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented both the Buyer, Woodhump Properties, and the Seller, 5-BM, as a Dual Agent in the Sale of a 1,994 SF office condominium at…
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Lee & Associates announces new lease to Moe’s Southwest Grill
May 1, 2017Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP with Lee & Associates Charleston and The Shopping Center Group would like to congratulate Moe’s Southwest Grill on the lease…
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North Charleston mill incident
May 1, 2017KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) –At approximately 8:45 p.m. EDT, Sunday, April 30, 2017, an incident occurred at our North Charleston, SC paper mill involving employees performing maintenance…
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9Round opens 500th location
May 1, 20179Round, the world’s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise, has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida. This monumental opening showcases the brand’s commitment to continued growth by bringing specialized kickboxing fitness…
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Spartanburg Area Chamber hires economic development veteran for new downtown-focused enterprise
May 1, 2017SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jansen Kent Tidmore to the post of Executive Vice President of the new Downtown Development Partnership. A native of…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston-area leases
May 1, 2017Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Midwestern Insurance Alliance, LLC leased 2,472 square feet at 1370 Browning Rd. in Columbia,…
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Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys selected as 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
May 1, 2017Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. “These lawyers bring a wealth…
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Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys selected as 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
May 1, 2017Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. “These lawyers bring a wealth…
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Thirty-two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to congratulate 32 firm attorneys from 13 practice areas who were listed in the 2017 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers. “Of the 32…
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Thirty-two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to congratulate 32 firm attorneys from 13 practice areas who were listed in the 2017 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers. “Of the 32…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 1
May 1, 2017Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/28/2017 to 05/04/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 3 4,077…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 1
May 1, 2017Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/28/2017 to 05/04/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 3 4,077…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director
May 1, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation. Corder will lead the agency’s strategic…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director
May 1, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation. Corder will lead the agency’s strategic…
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Antonia Krenza selected new Executive Chef for Old Village Post House Inn
May 1, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Hall Management Group recently named Antonia M. Krenza Executive Chef at Old Village Post House Inn in Mount Pleasant. Her New York roots and Italian heritage genetically…
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RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing celebrates golden anniversary
May 1, 2017Celebrating 50 years is a major milestone. In just under 50 weeks, the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton…
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RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing celebrates golden anniversary
May 1, 2017Celebrating 50 years is a major milestone. In just under 50 weeks, the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton…
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Columbia College names interim president
May 1, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, John C.B. Smith, announced the appointment of Carol A Moore, PhD, as the College’s interim president. Dr. Moore will fill…
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Sixteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2017Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers, has recognized 16 Wyche attorneys in its 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the…
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Sixteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2017Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers, has recognized 16 Wyche attorneys in its 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the…
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McNair attorney receives United Way of the Midlands’ Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award
May 1, 2017Michael Weaver, a commercial bankruptcy and financial restructuring attorney at McNair Law Firm, has been honored by the United Way of the Midlands with the prestigious Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award.…
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New monthly Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday in Chapin
May 1, 2017The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This new community offering provides residents…
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GSSM President delivers keynote address at Columbia March for Science
May 1, 2017Dr. Hector E. Flores, president of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), delivered the keynote address at Columbia’s March for Science on Saturday, April 22, 2017,…
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Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church community appreciation day
May 1, 2017From 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2017, Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church will host a community appreciation day honoring law enforcement, members of the military, and…
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Lowcountry high school named Most Outstanding for their service work
May 1, 2017A Charleston-area high school recently received the prestigious honor of Most Outstanding Students In Action Team from the Jefferson Awards Foundation (JAF). Charleston County School of the Arts’ Students…
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26 Womble Carlyle attorneys ranked in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2017Twenty-six attorneys in Womble Carlyle’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., offices have been named to the 2017 lists of South Carolina Super Lawyers and South Carolina Rising Stars. Womble Carlyle…
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26 Womble Carlyle attorneys ranked in 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2017Twenty-six attorneys in Womble Carlyle’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., offices have been named to the 2017 lists of South Carolina Super Lawyers and South Carolina Rising Stars. Womble Carlyle…
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A Taste of Beaufort 2017 offers a savory retreat
May 1, 2017One of the Lowcountry’s favorite foodie events, A Taste of Beaufort, returns this May 5 and 6 to Beaufort’s historic Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The two-day savory retreat will…
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Peace Center announces 2017 Rock the River lineup
May 1, 2017The Peace Center’s outdoor concert series, Rock the River, will bring an exciting lineup to the TD Stage this summer. Available again this year is the Genevieve’s package, which includes…
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Catch Me If You Can Flies into Town
May 1, 2017Town Theatre May 5-21 The hit film (based on an unbelievable but true story) inspired this high-flying musical comedy which is all about chasing your dreams and not getting caught.…
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Support 335 local nonprofits during the Midlands Gives 24-Hour Online Giving Challenge this Tuesday, May 2
May 1, 2017Midlands Gives, one of the nation’s top-ranking 24-hour online giving challenges, will be at the top of many Midlands residents’ minds from midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 2. Now…
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1Q17 Columbia Industrial Market: Demand Continues To Be Steady With Limited Supply of Space
May 1, 2017The industrial real estate market in Columbia saw decreased vacancy in the first quarter of 2017, continuing the steady declining vacancy trend since 1Q13, as industrial users diligently seek space…
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Catch Me If You Can Flies into Town
May 1, 2017Town Theatre May 5-21 The hit film (based on an unbelievable but true story) inspired this high-flying musical comedy which is all about chasing your dreams and not getting caught.…
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McNair attorney receives United Way of the Midlands’ Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award
May 1, 2017Michael Weaver, a commercial bankruptcy and financial restructuring attorney at McNair Law Firm, has been honored by the United Way of the Midlands with the prestigious Alyce Kemp DeWitt Award.…
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New monthly Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday in Chapin
May 1, 2017The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This new community offering provides residents…
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Support 335 local nonprofits during the Midlands Gives 24-Hour Online Giving Challenge this Tuesday, May 2
May 1, 2017Midlands Gives, one of the nation’s top-ranking 24-hour online giving challenges, will be at the top of many Midlands residents’ minds from midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 2. Now…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, named to the 2017 Super Lawyers list
April 30, 2017Scott & Corley, P.A. is proud to announce that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and is a 2017 Super Lawyers selection…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, named to the 2017 Super Lawyers list
April 30, 2017Scott & Corley, P.A. is proud to announce that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and is a 2017 Super Lawyers selection…
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