Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home
April 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…
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Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel
April 24, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…
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Kelly Faram joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
April 24, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelly Faram has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Faram is joining the company as a Residential…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s
April 24, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…
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Mayor Benjamin, ColumbiaSC63, Historic Columbia and Richland Library to host Bring Your Own History (BYOH)
April 23, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, ColumbiaSC63, Richland Library and Historic Columbia will provide residents of the Edgewood community the opportunity to archive their pieces of the neighborhood’s history on April 29.…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics for Elder Law Month
April 23, 2017Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor seven free legal clinics for senior citizens across the state in May…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics for Elder Law Month
April 23, 2017
Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor seven free legal clinics for senior citizens across the state in May…
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A World Class Barbecue Cook-off and Music Celebration
April 23, 2017
Savor the flavor of award winning “Q” from more than twenty of South Carolina’s best barbecue cookers including the top four teams in the state! Enjoy some great live music…
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South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) receive SC Housing award for disaster relief program
April 23, 2017
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today received the South Carolina Housing Authority’s 2017 Housing Development Award at the Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum. The SC Housing Authority presents the Housing Development Award annually…
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South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) receive SC Housing award for disaster relief program
April 23, 2017
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today received the South Carolina Housing Authority’s 2017 Housing Development Award at the Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum. The SC Housing Authority presents the Housing Development Award annually…
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District Five announces 2017-18 Support Employee of the Year finalists
April 23, 2017
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2017-2018 Support Employee of the Year award. The finalists are: Mary Ann Bacon, 4K child development assistant at Irmo Elementary School;…
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SC educators combine their voices to urge Governor McMaster to sign new pension bill
April 23, 2017
The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association supports H.3726, a bill that ensures stable pension plan for state and district employees. The members of The South Carolina Education Association…
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SC educators combine their voices to urge Governor McMaster to sign new pension bill
April 23, 2017
The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association supports H.3726, a bill that ensures stable pension plan for state and district employees. The members of The South Carolina Education Association…
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South Carolina’s public schools now hiring
April 23, 2017
South Carolina Teacher Expo is the State’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Recruiters from South Carolina’s public school districts hope to fill their current and anticipated teacher vacancies at this year’s…
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South Carolina’s public schools now hiring
April 23, 2017
South Carolina Teacher Expo is the State’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Recruiters from South Carolina’s public school districts hope to fill their current and anticipated teacher vacancies at this year’s…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department offers free gardening workshops
April 23, 2017
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host a series of gardening workshops designed to give participants the tools needed to start and…
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Jefferson Awards Foundation Celebration of Service to recognize local student leaders
April 23, 2017
The Jefferson Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a culture of service across America, will be hosting its annual Celebration of Service event on Tuesday, April 25…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions in March
April 23, 2017Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for March of 2017: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM…
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Greenville Zoo announces gender of baby siamang
April 23, 2017
The Greenville Zoo announced that the baby siamang born on January 6 to parents, Oscar and Ella, is a male. The baby is the pair’s second offspring, providing George, their…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
April 23, 2017
LEASES Greer, South Carolina: Alex Campbell of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Greenville Business Center, LLC, in leasing 4,320 SF of industrial space in Greenville Business Center to Illinois…
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Furman Capital Advisors recent transaction
April 23, 2017SALES Greenville, South Carolina: Edward Wingate of Furman Capital Advisors represented the seller, 1613 EastNorth Street, LLC, in the sale of an 8,209 SF office investment property located at 1613…
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Monica Agema joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 23, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Monica Agema as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Monica joins Coldwell Banker Caine with extensive experience, most recently as…
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New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits
April 21, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…
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New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits
April 21, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…
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Converse College installs its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD
April 21, 2017
Today Converse College celebrated the investiture of its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD, on campus in Twichell Auditorium. The 90-minute inauguration ceremony featured a processional including the four living…
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Converse College installs its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD
April 21, 2017
Today Converse College celebrated the investiture of its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD, on campus in Twichell Auditorium. The 90-minute inauguration ceremony featured a processional including the four living…
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District Five musical ‘Annie’ brings talents together
April 21, 2017
Singing and excitement fill the air as students rehearse throughout the halls at Irmo High School’s Center of the Arts. It’s the last week of preparation before the April 27…
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards grant to Indie Grits Visiones
April 21, 2017Indie Grits, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, has received a grant from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which will…
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The COMET celebrates 125 years of Mobility in the Midlands
April 21, 2017
The COMET invites you to join us on May 2, 2017 at 10am at the Transit Center to celebrate its 125th year of transit in the midlands. The COMET story…
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Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records
April 21, 2017Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…
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Final Days of Dalí Exhibition Pack a Punch with Programs
April 21, 2017Lectures, Family Programs, Arts & Draughts, and More Exhibition on view through Sunday, May 21 In the closing days of the major exhibition Salvador Dalí’s Fantastical Fairy Tales, the Columbia…
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City of Columbia Bike Month Celebration
April 21, 2017The City of Columbia celebrates Bike Month each May with a series of events which promote the joy of cycling. Since 1956, May has been recognized as National Bike Month. …
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Tourism to Congaree National Park creates $8.5 million in Economic Benefits
April 21, 2017
Report shows visitor spending supports 101 jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 143,833 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2016 spent $7.3 million…
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Fireflies seek candidates for Military Baseball Card Set
April 21, 2017
The Columbia Fireflies are looking for active duty military members, reservists and military veterans to honor in their Inaugural Military Baseball Card Set, presented by AllSouth Federal Credit Union. The…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held on April 26, 2017
April 21, 2017On April 26, 2017 disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers to independence for people with disabilities. It is important for…
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Buchanan Construction Services chosen for Second BullStreet Neighborhood Project
April 21, 2017
Buchanan Construction Services has started its second project in the BullStreet Neighborhood with the renovation of the historic Ensor Building. Bone-In Barbeque will occupy the first floor of the Ensor…
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Millennials are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate
April 21, 2017
By Alysha Duff, Marketing Specialist, NAI Avant Everyone is talking about millennials today. Economists, pundits, politicians and businesspeople have all weighed in, as their generation became the largest proportion…
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Millennials are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate
April 21, 2017
By Alysha Duff, Marketing Specialist, NAI Avant Everyone is talking about millennials today. Economists, pundits, politicians and businesspeople have all weighed in, as their generation became the largest proportion…
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards grant to Indie Grits Visiones
April 21, 2017
Indie Grits, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, has received a grant from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which will…
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Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records
April 21, 2017
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…
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First BullStreet restaurant announced: Chef Scott Hall to open new Bone-In Barbeque restaurant in fall 2017
April 20, 2017
Bone-In Barbeque is back in a big – and permanent – way. Come Fall 2017, Chef Scott Hall, owner of Scott Hall Catering and the Bone-In Artisan BBQ on Wheels…
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Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Prevents Athletes from Getting Benched Due to Injury
April 20, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April COLUMBIA, SC – Sports-related…
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Marine Corps films to have new home in Columbia
April 20, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina (USC) is set to “cut the ribbon,” next month, on its new 2,000-square-ft. cold-storage film repository for…
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Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria announces their expansion in the Midlands
April 20, 2017
Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria announced the opening of their second location in the great Columbia Area. The new location, which opened April 18th, is located at 1270 Bower Parkway, Columbia…
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Dancers kick up their heels for students
April 20, 2017The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation highlights local celebrities as it presents its fifth annual Dancing with the Stars Lexington on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.…
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United Community Bank expands Greenville team
April 20, 2017
Michele Roark Joins as Community Banking Sales and Service Manager United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Michele Roark to the team as a Vice President and Community Banking Sales…
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Crawford Strategy adds new Creative Director, Gregg O’Neill
April 20, 2017
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, has hired industry veteran Gregg O’Neill as Vice President and Creative Director. O’Neill is responsible…
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Chamber honors 3 Fold Creative
April 20, 2017
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has chosen 3Fold Creative as its Small Business of the Month for April 2017. Based out of Greenville, but with a national reach, 3Fold Creative…
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Citadel president, faculty and cadets earn recognition for civic engagement
April 20, 2017The 2017 South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC) Civic Engagement Award recipients and honorees include the president of The Citadel, a cadet, a cadet company, a faculty member and one of…
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Citadel president, faculty and cadets earn recognition for civic engagement
April 20, 2017The 2017 South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC) Civic Engagement Award recipients and honorees include the president of The Citadel, a cadet, a cadet company, a faculty member and one of…
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