Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…
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SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…
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SC Ports Authority welcomes 8,500 TEU vessel via newly-expanded Panama Canal
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) welcomed the Hannover Bridge, first post-Panamax size vessel to call Charleston after transiting the newly-opened Panama Canal expansion. “SCPA is already benefiting from…
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John T. Lay, Jr. elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel
July 14, 2016Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is the preeminent invitation…
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Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark promoted to Senior Marketing Coordinator
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International has named Kirstin Clark, CPMC as the Senior Marketing Coordinator for its office in Charleston. In this new role, Clark will be responsible for directing…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces second quarter earnings
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Bank of South Carolina Corporation announced earnings of $1,312,110 or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.27 and $.26, respectively, for the three months ended…
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Kids Teeth collecting School supplies for Hootie & The Blowfish Homegrown Roundup
July 14, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Rock band Hootie & The Blowfish has become synonymous with helping kids in the Lowcountry get ready to head back to the classroom. But beyond the…
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Agent Angela Hanyak joins William Means Real Estate
July 14, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Angela Hanyak is bringing her expertise selling luxury goods to her new role as an agent with William Means Real Estate. After graduating from the College of…
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Dr. Lee Westberry named new Executive Director of Secondary Programs in the Division of Instruction and Accountability
July 14, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Dr. Lee Westberry has been named the new Executive Director of Secondary Programs in the Division of Instruction and Accountability for the Berkeley County School District…
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Greenville Mayor Knox White honors GTCHS students
July 14, 2016
Council Member Jil Littlejohn presented GTCHS Students In Action with individual letters of commendation from Mayor Knox White. The students had a successful year in public service projects winning State…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names June 2016 Circle of Excellence recipients
July 14, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from June through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction…
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NAI Avant collaborates with three leading SC partners in historic rehabilitation project
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is proud to announce the collaboration with Sumter, LLC in a historic, $7.5 million rehabilitation project in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. After standing vacant and…
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Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
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John T. Lay, Jr. elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel
July 14, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is the preeminent invitation…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
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NAI Avant collaborates with three leading SC partners in historic rehabilitation project
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is proud to announce the collaboration with Sumter, LLC in a historic, $7.5 million rehabilitation project in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. After standing vacant and…
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Historic Columbia announces new Director of Marketing and Communications
July 14, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Anna Kate Twitty as their new director of marketing and communications. In this role, Twitty will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to address graduates at Summer Commencement
July 13, 2016
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Wednesday, August 3, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 300 students…
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CIU Alumnus named Alaska’s Education Commissioner
July 13, 2016
Alaska’s new education commissioner received his earliest training in education in the heat and humidity of South Carolina. Dr. Michael Johnson, originally from Rossville, Georgia, earned his bachelor’s degree (’94)…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Council for the Columbia Police Department Seeking one (1) Applicant for…
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Advertisement of Vacancy on Façade Improvement Review Committee
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications to fill the Architect and Commercial Loan Officer vacancies on the Façade Improvement Review Committee. The purpose of this…
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Office building sold in Columbia, SC
July 13, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 221 Dawson Road in Columbia, South Carolina. Frost Partners III, LLC purchased the 40,058 square foot class A office building from…
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Sierra Club challenges latest SCE&G nuclear plant cost overrun
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club filed a petition to intervene before the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to challenge SCE&G’s latest $850 million cost…
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Barb Williams promoted to Office Manager, Columbia office
July 13, 2016
Mashburn Construction announces the promotion of Barb Williams to Office Manager at the company’s Columbia headquarters. Barb began working for the company as the front desk receptionist in 2001. She quickly…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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First Reliance makes partial redemption of TARP preferred
July 13, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bank announced that it redeemed another 7,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A that were originally issued to the United…
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Hubbell Lighting sweeps the 2016 Architectural SSL PIA award competition
July 13, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced that it won six 2016 Product Innovation Awards, more than any other lighting manufacturer. The “PIAs” are Architectural…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2016-2017 executive officers, new Board Members
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA,SC – As United Way of the Midlands kicks off a new campaign season, the organization is also welcoming its 2016-2017 Executive Officers and Board Members. Holt Chetwood, Senior VP and…
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Engineering faculty recognized for excellence by industry organizations
July 13, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Faculty members from the recently expanded Citadel School of Engineering are enjoying recognition for their work as professors and industry education leaders. The following awards were received…
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Call for artists for the 701 CCA Prize 2016 for South Carolina artists 40 years & younger
July 13, 2016
701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., announces the third installment of the 701 CCA Prize, a bi-annual art competition and exhibition for professional South Carolina artists 40 years…
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Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
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2016 mid-year construction update for the 85-385 Gateway Project
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction work continues on the second largest transportation infrastructure project ever undertaken by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Motorists should continue to remain alert for…
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Georgia and South Carolina announce collaborative infrastructure project on I-20
July 13, 2016
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley jointly announced a state partnership for an estimated $75 million project to replace the existing Interstate 20 bridges over the…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler wins 7th Costar Power Brokers Award
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler is pleased to announce that for the 7th consecutive year, the company has been selected by CoStar Group, commercial real estate’s leading independent…
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Chambers-ranked attorney Phil Conner bolsters Williams Mullen’s environment & natural resources practice
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that Phil Conner has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources practice. Mr. Conner joins…
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Richland County terminates EMS worker after social media posts
July 13, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – After completing an investigation that revealed a violation of personnel policies and “erosion of public trust,” Richland County terminated a senior paramedic Wednesday. The County is also…
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Wells Fargo commits $4.1 million to boost Columbia, S.C.-area homeownership
July 13, 2016
Eligible homebuyers can make an appointment now to apply for a matching down payment assistance grant up to $7,500 on July 29-30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center COLUMBIA, SC…
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Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
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Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
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Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist
July 13, 2016Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…
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NAI Avant arranges ±3,490 SF retail investment sale at Clemson Road Bojangles’
July 13, 2016NAI Avant Senior Brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently closed the investment sale of the Bojangles’ at 2800 Clemson Road. The ±3,490 square foot retail…
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2016 mid-year construction update for the 85-385 Gateway Project
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction work continues on the second largest transportation infrastructure project ever undertaken by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Motorists should continue to remain alert for…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move, transportation
Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist
July 13, 2016
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: accounting, insurance, on-the-move
NAI Avant arranges ±3,490 SF retail investment sale at Clemson Road Bojangles’
July 13, 2016
NAI Avant Senior Brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently closed the investment sale of the Bojangles’ at 2800 Clemson Road. The ±3,490 square foot retail…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Nonprofit leaders explore organizational vibrancy at Shine the Light
July 13, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Creating a Vibrant Organization That Fosters Forward…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
July 12, 2016Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for June of 2016: Sales Pete Brett, CCIM, and Matt Vanvick…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 7275 Cross County Road
July 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Courtney L. Marous & Tradd Varner represented Hospiconic Southeastern, LLC in the leasing of 4,800 sf industrial space located at 7275 Cross County…
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Crystal Dickerson named Operations Manager for Colliers International in Charleston
July 12, 2016
Colliers International has promoted Crystal Dickerson to Operations Manager for its office in Charleston. In this new role, she will oversee the administrative and financial aspects of running the brokerage…
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Britax names Maria Montaño as president of the Americas
July 12, 2016
Britax Child Safety, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium car seats, strollers and accessories, today announced the appointment of Maria Montaño as president of Britax Americas, effective July 6, 2016.…
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LCK’s Wes Slice appointed Board Chair of Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
July 12, 2016
Wes Slice has recently been appointed Board Chair of Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC). Slice was first appointed to the Board in 2014. Founded in 1998, the MFC’s primary mission is…
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