United Community Bank named to Forbes list of Best 100 Banks in America
February 7, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) was recently recognized as one of America’s best performing banks by Forbes magazine for the fourth consecutive year. The article ranked 100 of…
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Sarah Jarosz to play the Peace Center April 1
February 7, 2017
Singer-songwriter and 2017 Grammy® Award-nominee Sarah Jarosz will play the Peace Center on Saturday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Sarah Jarosz has earned her credibility in the world where contemporary…
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric featured on new iOnGreenville app
February 7, 2017
Corley Plumbing Air Electric launched a new mini-app in partnership with iOnGreenville, a free mobile app designed to bring the best of Greenville to your phone. iOnGreenville is dedicated to…
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CBRE Brokers Sale of 750 Brookfield
February 7, 2017
CBRE Group, Inc. announced the sale of 750 Brookfield in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea, Tripp Sellers and Charles Gouch exclusively represented the seller, Chicago-based J.L. Woode Ltd., in the transaction.…
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Turn up the Volume: Spartanburg Music Trail
February 7, 2017
From Pink Anderson and the Marshall Tucker Band, to Marshall Chapman and the Sparkletones, music has been part of the cultural fabric of Spartanburg County. Now visitors can listen to…
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All Clear Plumbing honored by the Greer Chamber
February 7, 2017
The Greer Chamber of Commerce has named All Clear Plumbing its Small Business of the Quarter. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing…
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NAI Avant assists Tapio in downtown Charleston relocation to expand its offerings
February 7, 2017Boba Tea Café to Operate out of Former Taco Spot Location Tapio announced that it has relocated to 221 ½ Coming Street in order to expand its offerings. NAI Avant…
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott recognized during Black History Month celebration
February 7, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored during a Black History Month “charity ride” and celebration at Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson in Elgin, S.C., during…
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Rawle Murdy hires a trio of associates to growing staff
February 7, 2017Rawle Murdy, a full-service integrated brand agency, announced three recent hires to meet the needs of a growing client roster. Tina Benson has been named Operations and New Business Assistant…
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NAI Avant managing principal, David Grubbs, awarded Commercial Realtor of the Year
February 7, 2017NAI Avant announced that the firm’s managing principal of the Charleston office, David Grubbs, was awarded the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR) Commercial Realtor of the Year award. The…
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Turn up the Volume: Spartanburg Music Trail
February 7, 2017
From Pink Anderson and the Marshall Tucker Band, to Marshall Chapman and the Sparkletones, music has been part of the cultural fabric of Spartanburg County. Now visitors can listen to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
All Clear Plumbing honored by the Greer Chamber
February 7, 2017
The Greer Chamber of Commerce has named All Clear Plumbing its Small Business of the Quarter. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing…
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CBRE Brokers Sale of 750 Brookfield
February 7, 2017
CBRE Group, Inc. announced the sale of 750 Brookfield in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea, Tripp Sellers and Charles Gouch exclusively represented the seller, Chicago-based J.L. Woode Ltd., in the transaction.…
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Jackson’s Frank DeAngelo named SCORE International® Person of the Year
February 7, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Frank DeAngelo, Executive Director, Motorsports and Client Relations for Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, has been named 2016 Person of the Year by SCORE International® Off-Road Racing.…
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NAI Avant assists Tapio in downtown Charleston relocation to expand its offerings
February 7, 2017
Boba Tea Café to Operate out of Former Taco Spot Location Tapio announced that it has relocated to 221 ½ Coming Street in order to expand its offerings. NAI Avant…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, food, on-the-move
NAI Avant managing principal, David Grubbs, awarded Commercial Realtor of the Year
February 7, 2017
NAI Avant announced that the firm’s managing principal of the Charleston office, David Grubbs, was awarded the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR) Commercial Realtor of the Year award. The…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Rawle Murdy hires a trio of associates to growing staff
February 7, 2017
Rawle Murdy, a full-service integrated brand agency, announced three recent hires to meet the needs of a growing client roster. Tina Benson has been named Operations and New Business Assistant…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott recognized during Black History Month celebration
February 7, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored during a Black History Month “charity ride” and celebration at Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson in Elgin, S.C., during…
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Nick and Emilie Theodore named Honorary Chairs for 1st Annual Cape-Ability Walk & Roll
February 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Former Lieutenant Governor Nick Theodore and his wife, Emilie, have agreed to serve as Honorary Chairs for the first annual Cape-Ability Walk & Roll fundraising event benefiting…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces promotion Greenville office
February 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the following promotion. Kacie Jackson has been promoted to vice president. Kacie specializes in industrial sales and leasing…
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Land sold in North Charleston, SC for concrete plant
February 6, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 3.84 acres of heavy industrial land situated along Pace Street in North Charleston, South Carolina. Port City…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the 1,205 SF office space lease in Mt Pleasant, SC
February 6, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Landlord, T & S Family Limited Partnership, in the lease of a 1,205 SF office space at 3850 Bessemer Road, Mt. Pleasant,…
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SC Ports announces all-time record container volume
February 6, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced an all-time record container volume of nearly 105,000 pier containers and 185,018 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in January. As measured in pier containers, or…
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Motley Rice adds two new members, expands public client experience
February 6, 2017
Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms, is bolstering its experience representing public entities in consumer and financial fraud, health care and other litigation by adding two…
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Sam Clawson Jr. named member of Clawson and Staubes, LLC.
February 6, 2017
Sam Clawson Jr., son of former managing partner, Sam Clawson Sr., has been named member of Clawson and Staubes, LLC. Licensed since 2008, Clawson Jr. is a Charleston native and…
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Matt Klein joins MUSC as chief information security officer
February 6, 2017
Matt Klein has joined MUSC as the new Chief Information Security Officer for Information Solutions. He brings 20 years of experience to the organization, having served as an IT and…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells South Carolina Industrial Property
February 6, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 5969 Highway 21 in Roebuck, South Carolina. Wolverine Coatings purchased the 60,000 square foot industrial property situated on 5.9 acres from…
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Sherry Tate joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 6, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sherry Tate as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. A long time Greenville resident, Sherry moved to the area in 1985. She attended…
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Columbia MBDA Business Center to host economic forecast for small & minority-owned businesses
February 6, 2017
The MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC will host SB Connect, an economic outlook summit for South Carolina’s small and minority-owned businesses. The daylong event will take place on March…
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Read to succeed summer reading camp symposium
February 6, 2017
Armed with the intention of leaders making readers, Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Education and several other organizations to host the Read to Succeed Summer…
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Charley Schmidt affiliates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
February 6, 2017
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Charley Schmidt, an experienced real estate professional, has affiliated with its Sumter branch office. According to Schmidt, “I have over 13 years of experience…
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Guard your heart On Valentine’s Day with the love of a dog
February 6, 2017
Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health? Studies show a canine companion can help with everything from…
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Free tax preparation at the W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center
February 6, 2017
Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some great news for taxpayers. The Center is partnering with SC Thrive to offer free state and federal income…
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LCK welcomes Kenneth Rawls and James Benson
February 6, 2017
LCK announced that Kenneth Rawls and James Benson have joined its project management team in Columbia, SC. Rawls, who has an extensive background in construction and construction management, is joining…
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LCK welcomes Kenneth Rawls and James Benson
February 6, 2017
LCK announced that Kenneth Rawls and James Benson have joined its project management team in Columbia, SC. Rawls, who has an extensive background in construction and construction management, is joining…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, construction, on-the-move
Read to succeed summer reading camp symposium
February 6, 2017
Armed with the intention of leaders making readers, Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Education and several other organizations to host the Read to Succeed Summer…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Be a sweetheart and help feed the hungry this Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2017
The Mast General Store in Columbia is partnering with Harvest Hope this February 11 and 12 to fill the Harvest Hope food pantry. The annual Be a Sweetheart, Feed the…
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SCANA and City of Cayce dedicate new ‘Sign of Growth’ for the area
February 6, 2017
There’s a new sign of economic growth in Cayce. SCANA Corporation, the parent company of SCE&G, and the City of Cayce today dedicated a new “Welcome to Cayce” sign on…
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District Five teacher named South Carolina Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Teacher of the Year
February 6, 2017
Dutch Fork High School Science and Research Teacher Brittany Holden was named Teacher of the Year for South Carolina at the Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) on January…
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Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017
February 6, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
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Andrew Rabuck promoted to Senior Vice President of Woodforest National Bank
February 6, 2017
THE WOODLANDS,TX – Woodforest National Bank recently announced the promotion of Andrew Rabuck, to Senior Vice President of their South Carolina division comprised of 32 branches and 185 employees. With…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for fourth quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
February 6, 2017NAI Avant announced the top producers for the fourth quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The fourth quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “We are proud…
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Cason Development Group announces Cottontown redevelopment
February 6, 2017Cason Development Group is underway on the redevelopment of 2238 Sumter St. in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood for tenants Indah Coffee Co. and Circa Barber Shop. Cason also has acquired…
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Ken Peterson named Dean of Faculty at Furman University
February 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University Economics Professor Ken Peterson, who has taught at the university since 1990, has been named dean of the faculty. He assumes his new position immediately.…
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Cason Development Group announces Cottontown redevelopment
February 6, 2017
Cason Development Group is underway on the redevelopment of 2238 Sumter St. in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood for tenants Indah Coffee Co. and Circa Barber Shop. Cason also has acquired…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017
February 6, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
NAI Avant announces top producers for fourth quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
February 6, 2017
NAI Avant announced the top producers for the fourth quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The fourth quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “We are proud…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB Partners with the American Heart Association
February 5, 2017
February celebrates National American Heart Month and what better way to spread awareness than to launch the newly developed “Healthy for Good” initiative? The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce,…
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