New Business Lands at County Airport
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…
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County’s Transportation Penny Program Shifting into High Gear
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In its first year, Richland County’s transportation sales tax brought in $53 million – $3 million more than anticipated. The higher-than-projected revenue puts the County closer to…
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Nelson Mullins Among Select Group Identified as ‘Leader’ in Complex Intellectual Property Litigation
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In its recently completed Intellectual Property Outlook report, BTI Consulting Group Inc. identified Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a “leader” in complex intellectual property litigation…
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One Million Cups Columbia hosts Capital Angels and ComCloud
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Charlie Banks presented on behalf of Capital Angels, a professionally-managed, membership-based group of angel investors in the Midlands. “We invest in innovative startups that have the potential…
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City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…
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Midlands Technical College’s Rhames Elected Board Chair of National Association
July 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been chosen to chair the National Association of College and…
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Announcing New Member to Hood Construction Team
July 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction is excited to announce the recent addition of a new team member, Amanda Holyfield.Amanda comes to Hood Construction as an Assistant Project Manager, bringing with her…
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United Community Bank Announces Sales and Service Champions for Second Quarter
July 29, 2014
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 10 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited exceptional sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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CBRE Represents Seller of Stoneridge Office Park
July 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE| Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of the Stoneridge Office Park, a three-building office park at 220, 240 and 246 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, South…
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1×1 Design Welcomes Nicholas Burger to the Team
July 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – 1×1 Design is pleased to announce that Nicholas Burger, Associate AIA, has joined the team. Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University in 2012…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Industrial Property
July 28, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4695 Franchise Street in North Charleston, South Carolina. Kurts Investments, LLC purchased the 6,303 sq.ft. industrial property situated on…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Release of Research Brief on Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in South Carolina
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation is announcing the release of a Research Brief on Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in South Carolina. From sun-up to sun-down, migrant and…
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New Business Lands at County Airport
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…
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Five Points to Continue with Wine Down Wednesdays
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Five Points Association is extending an invitation for patrons to join them in Five Points for some great shopping specials and complimentary refreshments – and…
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NAI Avant Consummates Sale of Religious Campus, Columbia
July 28, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nick Stomski, SIOR, Senior Broker with NAI Avant, recently completed the sale of the ±19,800 square foot religious campus at 631 Sparkleberry Lane in Columbia, SC. The property…
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Lizard’s Thicket Renovating Popular Beltline Location
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Lizard’s Thicket, the 35-year-old, family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in traditional Southern fare with 15 locations in South Carolina, announces plans to close its 402 Beltline Blvd.…
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Froneberger Announces Formation of Global Consulting UK
July 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Global Consulting President, Russ Froneberger, is pleased to announce the formation of Global Consulting UK. Global Consulting UK partners will be, for the UK, Ian Weatherhead; and, for…
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Devine Street & Five Points merchants join together to showcase sales and local artists
July 25, 2014Shop Locally this Tax Free Weekend! COLUMBIA, SC – Devine Street and Five Points merchants are joining together on August 1st – 3rd for the first joint Sidewalk Sale…
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Lexington Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager Earns Prestigious Fellowship
July 25, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – John Leech, manager of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center, has become a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The organization…
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Former Mayor’s Fellow chosen for Foreign Affairs Fellowship
July 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin congratulated former Mayor’s Fellow and Columbia native Sheimaliz Glover for being selected as a recipient of the 2014 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign…
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Spirit Communications Hires Candice McCuien as Account Executive for the Midlands
July 25, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications, a premier provider of voice, data and Internet services in the Carolinas, has hired Candice McCuien as Account Executive where she will be accountable for…
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Colliers International Completes the 54,000 Square Foot Sale of Beaufort Medical Plaza
July 24, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International’s Adam Russ of Charlotte and Scott Rogers, CCIM, SIOR of Charleston assisted the seller, a real estate investment trust, in the sale of the leasehold interest…
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Colliers International’s Kim Butler is Named Director of Office Property Management
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announces the appointment of Kim Butler, CPM, to the position of Director of Office Property Management. Butler joined Colliers International in 2006 as a Commercial Property…
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Columbia College Named a “Great College to Work For”
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College was one of only ninety-two colleges and universities nationwide recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s seventh annual “Great Colleges to Work For” report released this…
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South Carolina Connects with Israel & Poland
July 24, 2014Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Representatives…
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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light
July 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing…
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Report: $650 Million of Economic Activity in S.C.; Carolima’s Catering Featured in Google’s Annual Economic Impact Report
July 24, 2014Washington, DC – Even in tough economic times, small businesses and nonprofits throughout the United States are benefiting from the continued expansion of the ecommerce industry, according to Google’s just…
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CharlestonPharma represents the Low Country in Warsaw
July 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and…
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Riverstar International
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has recently appointed BnK Sports as the exclusive South Korean distributor of Charleston, South Carolina-based Folbot, the premier manufacturer of folding kayaks.…
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Riverstar International
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Riverstar International, an export management company for US manufacturers, has recently appointed BnK Sports as the exclusive South Korean distributor of Charleston, South Carolina-based Folbot, the premier manufacturer of folding kayaks.…
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Southeastern Receives Sharp Electronics’ 2013 LTL Carrier of the Year Award
July 24, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized for its outstanding service performance as the 2013 Sharp LTL Carrier of…
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Bret Whiting Joins First Citizens as Retail Sales Manager for Ridgeway Office
July 24, 2014RIDGEWAY, SC – First Citizens announced that Bret Whiting has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the company’s Ridgeway branch. In his new role, Whiting will be…
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Six Lexington One Students Receive Governor’s School Awards
July 24, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington Technology Center Students Will Allee, Dylan Blyth, Kyle Holsclaw Jr., McGowan Long, Karan Sah and Emma Weick participated in the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of Killian Road Site for Future Popeye’s Restaurant, Columbia, SC
July 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, recently represented the seller of ±0.8 acres on Killian Road in northeast Columbia, SC. The property was purchased for…
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Amy Coward To Be Inducted into Public Relations Society of America’s Esteemed College of Fellows
July 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has been selected as a 2014 Fellow by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Board of Directors. She is among 15…
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Sonoco Summarizes Sustainability Progress in Its 2013-14 Corporate Responsibility Report
July 24, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today released its 2013-14 Corporate Responsibility Report, Principle, People and Progress, outlining the Company’s continued progress towards achieving its global sustainability…
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Carswell, Bunce-Douglas and Connolly Appointed to Leadership Positions
July 24, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has appointed associate vice president positions in academic affairs, administration, and enrollment management. William Carswell, previously associate professor of music, has been appointed associate provost for…
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District Five Student’s Artwork to be Featured on Catalogue
July 24, 2014IRMO, SC – Artwork by a Lexington-Richland School District Five 2014 graduate has been chosen to be on the cover of an international education catalogue. The painting by Irmo High…
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Eighth District Five Student Receives National Merit Scholarship
July 24, 2014IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been awarded a college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship this month, becoming the eighth in the district to earn this year’s prestigious…
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South Carolina Connects with Israel & Poland
July 24, 2014Two South Carolina companies were on the program recently at the BioForum 2014, an annual biotechnology meeting in Lodz, Poland, with scientists coming primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Representatives…
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Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Announces 2014 Date
July 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands region’s largest all-handmade indie craft fair, is set to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the…
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Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Announces 2014 Date
July 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands region’s largest all-handmade indie craft fair, is set to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan…
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Construction Starts on Elegant Luxury Home at The Reserve on the Saluda
July 23, 2014Lady Street Builders Is Inspired By Secluded Setting Near Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Walter Taylor, developer of The Reserve on the Saluda, recently shared the plans for the new…
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District Five, District Five Foundation and Walmart partner for Stuff-A-Bus event
July 23, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five, the District Five Foundation and Walmart are partnering to help children in need get ready for school and stay healthy. The group will…
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Graham Newman Joins Chappell, Smith & Arden
July 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mark D. Chappell is pleased to announce that Graham Newman, formerly of Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., has joined Chappell, Smith & Arden, P.A. Newman adds his impressive experience…
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Colliers International Named Leasing and Property Management Agent for 450,000 Square Feet of Industrial Space
July 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International has been named the leasing and property management agent for 450,000 square feet of industrial space in three industrial properties. The properties include 546 L &…
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YMCA of Columbia Chief Development Officer Named Chair of Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce
July 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC– YMCA of Columbia’s Chief Development Officer Wendy Broderick has been named Chair of the Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce as of July 1, 2014. Broderick has served on…
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Amazon Expands Prime Music Selection: Hundreds of Thousands of Songs and Hundreds of Prime Playlists Added
July 23, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced it has added hundreds of thousands of songs and hundreds of new, expert-programmed Prime Playlists to the Prime Music catalog. The newly-added selection includes songs…
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