United Community Bank Partners with Blue Star Mothers of America to send care packages to active duty military
February 25, 2019United Community Bank have recently partnered with the Blue Star Mothers of America’s Greenville-Upstate chapter to send care packages to troops serving overseas. The packages were assembled by the…
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Museum lecture to assess the effectiveness of the Civil War naval blockade
February 25, 2019
The Union blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War was a huge enterprise. To carry it out, the U.S. Navy grew to 500 ships and 100,000 men. But it…
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Pre/Post Marriage Guide to a successful financial future
February 25, 2019
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth Congratulations! Either you are considering getting married, are recently engaged, or are newly married; you aren’t alone. In 2014, the CDC reported 2.14 million…
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TR councilwoman, Furman University professor Shaniece Criss selected for 2019 Class of ChangeMakers
February 25, 2019
Shaniece Criss, assistant professor of health sciences at Furman University, has been named to the 2019 Class of ChangeMakers by the Jefferson Awards Foundation (JAF). The group consists of 15…
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ExceeD Real Estate School wins BEST Radio Advertisement at the REGAL Awards Gala for second year
February 25, 2019
ExceeD Real Estate School was the proud recipient of the 2018 BEST Radio Advertisement REGAL Award in the Associate category for its Concealed Weapons Permit commercial. On Saturday, February 23rd…
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Instagram executive to speak at The Gibbes Museum of Art’s annual ‘Art of Design’ luncheon
February 25, 2019The Gibbes Museum of Art announced Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, as the featured speaker for the annual Art of Design luncheon on April 12. Since 2011,…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to reopen following renovations
February 25, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is set to reopen to the public after an eight week renovation. The museum, closed since January, will open on Saturday, March 2 at…
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Applications now open for iTs|SC’s Leadership Insurance program
February 25, 2019
iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, has opened applications for the 2019 class of its signature Leadership Insurance program. The program – now entering its sixth year – exists…
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First Reserve acquires SC-based Refuel, Inc. and West Oil, Inc.
February 23, 2019First Reserve announced the creation of a retail fuel distribution investment platform in the Southeastern United States. First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on…
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Mayor Knox White receives Fred Brinkman Award
February 22, 2019
On Wednesday, Mayor Knox White received the Fred Brinkman Award, which is given periodically to South Carolinians who have made an outstanding, long-term contribution to the tourism industry. Governor Henry McMaster…
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RealOp Investments wins Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year honor
February 22, 2019RealOp Investments has been named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2018. RealOp was founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded commercial real estate…
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Rebranding efforts take shape for the 12,000 Year History Park
February 22, 2019Yesterday, at Cayce City Hall, City officials as well as community leaders, the River Alliance Staff and USC students unveiled the new branding for the 12,000 Year History Park (12KHP). Students and…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to present SC State first installment of $100,000 endowment
February 22, 2019
Over $1.6 million distributed to HBCUs during Black History Month Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., (AKA) has pledged an endowment in the amount of $100,000 to SC State University as…
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Knight Foundation awards grants to 6 local nonprofits
February 22, 2019
$306,150 awarded in grants to inspire growth and create informed and engaged communities The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a longtime philanthropic partner to the Columbia community, has…
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Colliers International represents seller in $1.340 million sale of industrial warehouse in downtown Columbia
February 22, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the seller, L W Investments LLC, in the $1.340 million sale of 728 Vine Street to Best…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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Time poses problem for setting boundaries
February 22, 2019David Ballard works for the state’s Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office as a professional land surveyor examining county boundaries, but the passage of time can complicate that job. Ballard (shown…
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Bill Metzger receives ‘Crusty Crab Award’ from Meritas
February 22, 2019Bill Metzger, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Crusty Crab Award from Meritas, a global affiliation of the world’s leading independent law firms. And that’s a…
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Denise Beers-Kiepper joins leadership team at OTO Development
February 22, 2019OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has appointed Denise Beers-Kiepper as Vice President of Human Resources. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s human resources team,…
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Joyner Commercial announces February transactions
February 22, 2019Month of February 2019 – Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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Small Business Development Council to host workshop – March 5
February 22, 2019The South Carolina Small Business Development Council will host a workshop focused on growth and hard business discussions on Tuesday, March 5. The session will be focused on growth and…
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Old Cigar Warehouse hosts Venue Showcase
February 22, 2019The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
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Megan Marie Early-Soppa joins The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
February 22, 2019Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Megan Marie Early-Soppa, who accepted a membership to the The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This professional organization is comprised of lawyers from across…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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Audition for Roald Dahl’s Matilda
February 22, 2019
Town Theatre is thrilled to bring the magic of Roald Dahl’s Matilda to its stage this summer. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this story of an…
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Denise Beers-Kiepper joins leadership team at OTO Development
February 22, 2019
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has appointed Denise Beers-Kiepper as Vice President of Human Resources. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s human resources team,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Megan Marie Early-Soppa joins The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
February 22, 2019
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Megan Marie Early-Soppa, who accepted a membership to the The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This professional organization is comprised of lawyers from across…
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Small Business Development Council to host workshop – March 5
February 22, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Council will host a workshop focused on growth and hard business discussions on Tuesday, March 5. The session will be focused on growth and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Old Cigar Warehouse hosts Venue Showcase
February 22, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting a venue showcase on February 21st. From 4-7p.m., the space will be set up as a mock ceremony and reception so engaged couples…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Bill Metzger receives ‘Crusty Crab Award’ from Meritas
February 22, 2019
Bill Metzger, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Crusty Crab Award from Meritas, a global affiliation of the world’s leading independent law firms. And that’s a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Time poses problem for setting boundaries
February 22, 2019
David Ballard works for the state’s Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office as a professional land surveyor examining county boundaries, but the passage of time can complicate that job. Ballard (shown…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Joyner Commercial announces February transactions
February 22, 2019
Month of February 2019 – Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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RealOp Investments wins Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year honor
February 22, 2019
RealOp Investments has been named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2018. RealOp was founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded commercial real estate…
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Charleston Symphony announces 2019-2020 season
February 21, 2019The Charleston Symphony announced the launch of their 2019-2020 season, calling it “their most ambitious season of music yet.” The CSO’s 83rd season will celebrate the numerous contributions of our city’s own…
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NAI Global ranked among top five commercial real estate brand in the 18th Annual Lipsey Survey
February 21, 2019NAI Global earned the top four spot in the 2019 Lipsey Survey of Top 25 Commercial Real Estate Brands. The survey was conducted among 100,000 commercial real estate professionals…
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SC Works Trident launches new website
February 21, 2019
SC Works Trident, a workforce development program servicing Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, has launched an-all new website, now live at www.tridentscworks.org. With an upgraded look and expanded features, the…
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Caldwell Commercial represents buyer in sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston
February 21, 2019Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the buyer YGT, LLC in the sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston, SC. Edward Robinson of the Beach Company…
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SCRA & SC Launch celebrate $1 billion in follow-on funding for SC-based companies
February 21, 2019
SCRA, a public, non-profit corporation that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy, celebrated a milestone of $1 billion of follow-on capital secured by Client Companies in the SC Launch Program. SC Launch, SCRA’s…
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Charleston Distilling expanding operations in Charleston County
February 21, 2019
$4.2 million investment will include new distillation capabilities and more Charleston Distilling announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create an additional…
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Caldwell Commercial represents buyer in sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston
February 21, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the buyer YGT, LLC in the sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston, SC. Edward Robinson of the Beach Company…
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NAI Global ranked among top five commercial real estate brand in the 18th Annual Lipsey Survey
February 21, 2019NAI Global earned the top four spot in the 2019 Lipsey Survey of Top 25 Commercial Real Estate Brands. The survey was conducted among 100,000 commercial real estate professionals…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
J. Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee & Associates Charleston, represented and assisted the Landlord Marabu US Properties in the lease renewal located at Remount Road.
February 20, 2019Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee & Associates Charleston, is pleased to have represented and assisted the Landlord Marabu US Properties with the lease renewal for TraFX Public Safety…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer in the purchase of 4 acres of land in North Charleston, SC
February 20, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Buyer, Mercury Realty, LLC, in the purchase of 4 acres of land located at 7614 Southrail Road in North Charleston,…
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Firehouse Subs expanding into Newberry, SC with the help of Lee & Associates Charleston’s Will Sherrod, CCIM
February 20, 2019
Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston represented TLC Enterprises, LLC dba Firehouse Subs in it’s first Newberry, South Carolina location for the Firehouse Sub franchise. Firehouse Subs will…
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District hires six contractors for 38 building plan projects
February 20, 2019At its Feb. 19, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees awarded construction management at risk contracts for 38 upcoming school construction, additions or repairs projects…
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Lexington District One continues Beechwood Middle zoning process
February 20, 2019At the February 19, 2019 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board heard the second reading of recommended and revised attendance lines…
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2019 spring foreign language classes now open for registration at Upstate International
February 20, 2019
2019 spring foreign language classes start the week of March 25th and are now open for registration at Upstate International Where can one find over 30 classes in 13 languages?…
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Ticket Alert: Hello, Dolly! starring Betty Buckley goes on sale March 1
February 20, 2019
The producers of HELLO, DOLLY!, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, and the Peace Center announced today that single tickets for the National Tour starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley will go on sale…
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Greenlink Fare Free Day and gallery viewing March 1
February 20, 2019Greenlink is partnering with the Jolley Foundation and the Piedmont Health Foundation to offer Fare Free Friday on Friday, March 1. This special Fare Free Friday is designed to coincide…
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Tri-County’s expanded Duty Dental Assisting Program receives maximum reaffirmation of accreditation
February 20, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program received a maximum full reaffirmation of accreditation following a meeting of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). “The CODA met February 7,…
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