Vintage Now Modern expands as it relocates next door on South Main Street
October 30, 2016
New location for lifestyle and home furnishings store in former Postcard From Paris Home/Linda McDougald Design space Vintage Now Modern, (www.vintagenowmodern.com), Main Street’s French Country inspired home décor and lifestyle…
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Stratos Aviation wins Outstanding Flight School award
October 30, 2016
Only nine flight schools in our country were recognized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as Outstanding Flight Schools and the only one in South Carolina was Stratos…
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Dr. John Crangle leads program about Operation Lost Trust and the ethics reform movement
October 30, 2016The Furman University Political Science Department will host a public forum on campaign finance and lobbying reform Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Watkins Room of the Trone…
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Ranger Aerospace announced as finalist in 3 categories for the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
October 30, 2016
Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specialized in aviation deals since 1997, announced that it has been named a finalist in 3 award categories, including M&A…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Hope Center for Children with donation
October 30, 2016
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $5,500 to Hope Center for Children as part of the…
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States provide taxpayer relief in response to natural disasters
October 30, 2016Nature has wreaked havoc on several states recently. In response, these states have taken steps to provide relief to taxpayers. Here is just some of the activity we’ve seen: South…
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Bluff Road widening, area sidewalks get green light for construction
October 30, 2016
The first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road in Richland County is set to begin this winter. Richland County Council recently awarded a $5,515,719 contract to Cherokee Inc.…
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Richland Library offers free consultations on health care coverage
October 30, 2016
Richland County is the second largest uninsured county in South Carolina at 12%, according to data from Enroll America. As Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) nears, Richland…
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JEDA Bonds assist with new student housing at Converse College
October 30, 2016NCCD-Spartanburg Properties LLC, in cooperation with Converse College, is using $10,225,000 in bond funding from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to finance new student housing on the campus…
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Kimber Roberts joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 30, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kimber Roberts as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Kimber joins Coldwell Banker Caine with vast experience in account management and sales. Most…
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CU President James Clements tells annual report audience he is proud of Bridge to Clemson program‘s impact and growth
October 30, 2016
The average national six-year graduation rate for first-time incoming college freshmen is 44 percent, according to a report card issued by the White House earlier this year. The Bridge to Clemson…
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Soup Day nets $33,000 to feed the needy
October 30, 2016
Carolina Clay Artists will give TOTAL Ministries $33,000 as the result of the 2016 Hub City Empty Bowls project. “I can’t tell you what this means to TOTAL Ministries,” the…
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2016 Workforce Development Salute honors major supporters
October 30, 2016
Honorees Recognized For Gifts Totaling More than $1 Million to Greenville Tech Foundation Greenville Tech Foundation hosted the 2016 Workforce Development Salute and honored local leaders for their significant support…
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Talatha Baptist Church completes Master Plan
October 30, 2016
Good City Architects envisions expanded settings for fellowship and worship Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has completed a master planning exercise called…
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Talatha Baptist Church completes Master Plan
October 30, 2016
Good City Architects envisions expanded settings for fellowship and worship Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has completed a master planning exercise called…
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USC Upstate names three finalists in chancellor search
October 30, 2016
The search for the University of South Carolina Upstate’s next chancellor has been narrowed to three finalists. “We have three highly-qualified candidates from which to choose the next chancellor for…
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Cherry Bekaert’s Greenville practice relocates to new office building to support growth
October 30, 2016
The Greenville practice of Cherry Bekaert LLP, one of the nation’s top public accounting firms, is moving to the newly constructed 110 East Court Street in Greenville. Having grown considerably…
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SC Works commences second phase of talent pipeline development
October 30, 2016
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that Maher & Maher, a talent development consulting firm from New Jersey, will manage the development and implementation of SC Works Phase…
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SC Works commences second phase of talent pipeline development
October 30, 2016
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that Maher & Maher, a talent development consulting firm from New Jersey, will manage the development and implementation of SC Works Phase…
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BRIGHT+CO CEO recognized by Insights Success Magazine as one of the 50 most creative CEOs to watch
October 30, 2016
BRIGHT+CO Marketing’s CEO, Jennifer Sutton, was named one of the 50 most creative CEOs to watch by Insights Success Magazine. Sutton has a diverse marketing career that covers more than…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2016 events
October 29, 2016
November is full of exciting events at Historic Columbia – from a military-themed Remembering Columbia Series, to a Second Sunday Roll of Columbia’s Civil War sites, to the official kick-off…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announces top producers in brokerage for Q3 2016
October 29, 2016
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, has announced its top producers in brokerage for the third quarter of 2016. They are, in order: Wayne Smith Mike…
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Bluff Road widening, area sidewalks get green light for construction
October 29, 2016
County Council approves projects as part of Penny Tax transportation program The first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road in Richland County is set to begin this winter.…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 29, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 29, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
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Fluor’s Golf for Greenville gives children a chance to play
October 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Fluor’s Golf for Greenville and an anonymous donor have given a new playground to students at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Designed for students…
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Richard J. Hawkins receives Order of the Palmetto
October 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – At his retirement celebration this afternoon, Dr. Richard J. Hawkins, founder of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the…
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Beverly Rice McAdams named VP for Diversity and Inclusion at Anderson University
October 28, 2016
ANDERSON, SC – Dr. Beverly Rice McAdams has been named to the new position of Vice President for Diversity at Anderson University according to University President Dr. Evans Whitaker. In…
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Charleston Mayor Tecklenburg withdraws I-526 proposal to SIB Board
October 28, 2016
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg sent the following letter to the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Board Chairman Vincent Graham withdrawing his and County Council Chairman Elliott Summey’s proposal to link the…
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Frampton Construction breaks ground on senior living facility
October 28, 2016
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, started a new project October 17, breaking…
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Caldwell Commercial employee passes state and national SC Real Estate Exam
October 28, 2016Caldwell Commercial announced that their tenant services coordinator, Katie Chinlund passed the SC Real Estate Salesperson State and National Exams. Congratulations Katie! Caldwell Commercial offers real estate services for the…
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Fisher Phillips welcomes new attorney to Columbia office
October 28, 2016Fisher Phillips announced the addition of attorney Liane Dublinski to the Columbia office. She joined the firm on September 6. Dublinski practices management-side labor and employment law. She graduated magna…
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Caldwell Commercial employee passes state and national SC Real Estate Exam
October 28, 2016
Caldwell Commercial announced that their tenant services coordinator, Katie Chinlund passed the SC Real Estate Salesperson State and National Exams. Congratulations Katie! Caldwell Commercial offers real estate services for the…
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Fisher Phillips welcomes new attorney to Columbia office
October 28, 2016
Fisher Phillips announced the addition of attorney Liane Dublinski to the Columbia office. She joined the firm on September 6. Dublinski practices management-side labor and employment law. She graduated magna…
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One Columbia announces 2016 recipient of Morrison Visionary Award
October 27, 2016
One Columbia for Arts and History announced Mr. Terrance Henderson, theatre and dance artist and arts educator, as the recipient of the 2016 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award…
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Columbia College presents the 2016 Annual Campus Tour of Dance and Art Friday, October 28th and Saturday 29th
October 27, 2016
The Columbia College Campus Tour of Dance and Art is a choreographed, inter-active walking tour that moves to different venues across the campus where attendees view showcases of live performance…
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Adams leads M&G Team in Walk for Life
October 27, 2016
Murphy & Grantland, P.A. attorney and breast cancer survivor, Alice Adams, sponsored a team which participated in the recently completed “2016 Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk for Life and Famously Hot…
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John F. Kuppens of South Carolina named President-Elect of 22,000-Member DRI
October 27, 2016
Partner in Firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP On October 22nd, John F. Kuppens of Columbia, SC became President-Elect of DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar at the…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
October 27, 2016Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.855 per share payable on Dec. 16, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business…
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BRIGHT+CO CEO Recognized by Insights Success Magazine as One of the 50 Most Creative CEOs to Watch
October 27, 2016
BRIGHT+CO Marketing’s CEO, Jennifer Sutton, was named one of the 50 most creative CEOs to watch by Insights Success Magazine. Sutton has a diverse marketing career that covers more than…
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Five Points Rotarian Nancy Moody receives The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
October 27, 2016
Five Points Rotary Club member Nancy Moody received The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service from District 7770 Past District Governor Rod Funderburk. The Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes individual…
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The District Five community raises over 268,000 food items for Snack Packs program
October 27, 2016
In a continued effort to make sure no child is hungry, Lexington-Richland School District Five’s partnership with the Snack Packs program has been a tremendous success. Through its partnership with…
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Ridgeway receives $25,000 economic development grant from the Municipal Association of SC
October 27, 2016
The Town of Ridgeway is one of eight cities and towns across the state that has been awarded a Hometown Economic Development Grant by the Municipal Association of South Carolina. …
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$5000 prize entry deadline extended to Nov. 4 for EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2016 Ideas Contest
October 27, 2016Sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals The deadline has been extended to Nov. 4 for local innovators and entrepreneurs to enter EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! Ideas Contest, sponsored by Nephron Pharmaceuticals: http://engenuitysc.com/ignite/ignite-ideas-contest. Any…
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Local 13+ year financial services veteran launches Modern Family Asset Management
October 27, 2016Johnathan Stackhouse has affiliated with one of LPL Financials Largest Hybrid RIA’s, Good Life Advisors. Johnathan brings with him more than 13 years of experience working with local banks NBSC…
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Denny’s Chief Marketing Officer John Dillon to present at Endeavor’s November Collaborators & Cocktails networking event
October 27, 2016Ad Age Media Maven to share how “America’s Diner” leveraged digital strategies to engage millennials without losing focus of its core identity Endeavor, a membership-based co-working community for independent companies…
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Inez Tenenbaum joins Wyche
October 27, 2016Inez Tenenbaum, former Chairman of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and former South Carolina State Superintendent of Education, has joined Wyche, P.A. Tenenbaum will focus her practice…
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Greenville New Markets Opportunity II appoints NMTC Manager
October 27, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has hired Doris B. Shellhorse…
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