I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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H. Mills Gallivan elected President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
July 29, 2016Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder H. Mills Gallivan has been named President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) with his term as President ending…
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H. Mills Gallivan elected President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
July 29, 2016Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder H. Mills Gallivan has been named President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) with his term as President ending…
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John Bartlett promoted to General Manager at Landmark Builders of SC
July 29, 2016Landmark Builders announced that John Bartlett has been promoted to General Manager of Landmark Builders of SC. In his new role, John will be responsible for day to day management…
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LS3P welcomes new designer
July 28, 2016LS3P welcomes Molly Vaughan, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as a designer. Vaughn, a recent graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Architecture, has previous professional experience including…
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Ryan Welch Represented the Buyer in the Sale of 9,150 SF Office | Showroom in North Charleston, SC
July 28, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Buyer, Meritage Properties, LLC in the purchase of 9,150 SF of office | showroom space at 8020 Dorchester Road in North Charleston,…
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EdVenture hires new director of extended day program
July 28, 2016EdVenture announced the hiring of Robin K McCants as the organization’s Director of Extended Day Programs (Club EdVenture). McCants, who grew up in upstate New York State, she draws on…
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2016 Connected Communities grant recipients announced
July 28, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the seven Midlands charities who were selected as the recipients of the 2016 Connected Communities grants. These charities are launching new projects that will enrich the…
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Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band returns!
July 28, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! on Saturday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Last year’s…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in North Charleston
July 28, 2016NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans marked the groundbreaking of its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. Among the distinguished guests of the ceremony on-site were Volker Mornhinweg, Head of…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in North Charleston
July 28, 2016NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans marked the groundbreaking of its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. Among the distinguished guests of the ceremony on-site were Volker Mornhinweg, Head of…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016
July 28, 2016CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2016
July 28, 2016CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 57 ½ cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2016 of $105 million, or earnings per share of 74 cents, compared to $99 million, or…
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S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO
July 28, 2016The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…
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S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO
July 28, 2016The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…
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E. Boineau & Company promotes Metcalfe and adds Lucas to the team
July 28, 2016E. Boineau & Company, a marketing communications and public relations firm based in Charleston, S.C., has named Haley Metcalfe as senior account executive and added Nancy Lucas as webmaster. Haley…
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Blackbaud and Leading Global Partners Ask, What Would Happen “If Girls Ran the World?”
July 28, 2016Invites all those passionate about empowering women and girls to join everydayhero’s virtual crowdfundraising campaign to raise funds for charities around the globe Powered by purpose, everydayhero®, a Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB)…
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Cru Café promotes Erin Guilfoyle to Chef De Cuisine
July 28, 2016Cru Café and Catering announces the promotion of chef Erin Guilfoyle to Chef De Cuisine at Cru Café located at 18 Pinckney Street in Charleston. Chef Guilfoyle joined Cru Café…
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Touchpoint Communications adds Stettner as account executive
July 28, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Michael Stettner has joined Touchpoint Communications as account executive. He has a diverse professional background, having worked at tech start-ups in Houston and as a Senate messenger…
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NAI Avant 2Q16 Columbia retail market report
July 28, 2016Grocers Aggressively Expand as New Players Enter Columbia Market Retailers continue to express interest in the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), continuing momentum that began in 2015. Columbia’s second quarter…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016NAI Avant announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “Ben is a…
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Betsy Gray named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys
July 28, 2016Betsy Gray has been selected for Lifetime Achievement Membership to America’s Top 100 Attorneys in South Carolina. Membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys is invitation-only after a multi-phase selection process…
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Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band returns!
July 28, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! on Saturday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Last year’s…
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Betsy Gray named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys
July 28, 2016Betsy Gray has been selected for Lifetime Achievement Membership to America’s Top 100 Attorneys in South Carolina. Membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys is invitation-only after a multi-phase selection process…
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NAI Avant 2Q16 Columbia retail market report
July 28, 2016Grocers Aggressively Expand as New Players Enter Columbia Market Retailers continue to express interest in the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), continuing momentum that began in 2015. Columbia’s second quarter…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016NAI Avant announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “Ben is a…
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Touchpoint Communications adds Stettner as account executive
July 28, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Michael Stettner has joined Touchpoint Communications as account executive. He has a diverse professional background, having worked at tech start-ups in Houston and as a Senate messenger…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Palmetto Health offers walk-in medical care mobile clinic
July 27, 2016Palmetto Health now offers convenient access to quality care throughout the Midlands region with its new walk-in medical care mobile clinic. The 40-foot long mobile clinic includes two private exam…
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Magnolia Gardens and Lowcountry Dog promoting dog adoptions
July 27, 2016Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, considered one of America’s most dog-friendly destinations, has partnered with Lowcountry Dog Magazine to offer free annual memberships to families that adopt a dog in August…
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South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program
July 27, 2016South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…
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Clemson names Brian Voss interim chief information officer
July 27, 2016Clemson University has named Brian D. Voss of Naples, Florida, interim chief information officer (CIO). He succeeds Jim Bottum, who will serve as a research professor and director of Clemson’s…
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Rachel Anna Selected to Leadership Greenville Class 43
July 27, 2016The Greenville, SC Chamber of Commerce has selected Nexsen Pruet Attorney Rachel Anna for the next class of Leadership Greenville Class. Participants for 2016-17 comprise the 43 group to take…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to strengthen liberal arts
July 27, 2016The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate programs. The grant…
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The 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
July 27, 2016Cycling Rides Set for May 15, 2017 SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association announced the 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion will take place on Monday, May…
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AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina
July 27, 2016ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…
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AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina
July 27, 2016ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
July 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate…
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Clemson University Foundation elects new board members; announces officers
July 27, 2016The Clemson University Foundation board of directors elected five new board members and appointed a new chair and vice chair. The new chair of the Foundation board is E. Mitchell…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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Clemson researchers say trees could help strengthen auto parts
July 27, 2016Trees that are removed during forest restoration projects could find their way into car bumpers and fenders as part of a study led by Srikanth Pilla of Clemson University. Pilla…
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GHS honors Entercom Upstate’s fundraising with naming opportunity
July 27, 2016Greenville Health System (GHS) will honor Entercom Upstate’s nine-year commitment to raising funds for GHS Children’s Hospital by renaming a Children’s Hospital family recreation area after the organization. The newly…
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University of South Carolina awarded grant to explore safer ways to store nuclear waste
July 27, 2016The University of South Carolina was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore new, sustainable ways to store hazardous nuclear waste. With the award,…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston
July 27, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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