Two Richland One students named U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates
February 22, 2016Two Richland One students have been named as candidates for the highly prestigious 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors Sydney Proffitt and Emma Hurst of A.C. Flora High School have…
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FEBRUARY ONLY: Pawmetto Lifeline’s $20 Female Cat Spays, “Beat The Heat” Ending Soon
February 22, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline still has appointment’s available for the “Beat the Heat” $20 female cat spay campaign. The campaign is open to all residents, no zip code restrictions, and will be…
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District Five accepting 4K applications for the 2016-2017 school year
February 22, 2016Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016. Parents of children…
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Midlands students to compete in regional mock trial competitions
February 22, 2016Thirteen schools in the Midlands will compete in the annual SC Bar Regional High School Mock Trial Competitions on Saturday, Feb. 27 in Lexington and Sumter. Students will present…
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District Five schools receive Palmetto Gold, Silver Awards
February 22, 2016
Fourteen schools in Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named winners of Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards, according to a new report by the state Department of Education. The awards…
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Cecil Brazell receives Richard N. Sendler Award
February 22, 2016Cecil Brazell of C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. received the prestigious Richard N. Sendler Award at meeting of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina held February…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
February 22, 2016
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Spartanburg, South Carolina: Stuart Smith of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Arthur State Bank, in leasing to Robins & Morton…
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Bob Jones University hosting “We Stand Together”
February 22, 2016
Project to benefit Greenville Cancer Society Bob Jones University is hosting “We Stand Together” onTuesday, Feb. 23, in the Davis Field House on the BJU campus. “We Stand Together”…
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Spartanburg guitarist to play at Chapman Sunday
February 22, 2016
Spartanburg-based guitarist and bass player Corey McDaniels will play a live and free two-hour concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy…
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USC Upstate to Host 12th Annual Upstate Spelling Bee on March 19
February 22, 2016
More than 80 students from Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties will take to the stage at the University of South Carolina Upstate on Saturday, March 19, 2016, to vie for…
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ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon to honor Upstate champions
February 22, 2016
Upstate Forever’s annual event to be held February 23rd in Greenville GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced the local champions who will be honored at this year’s ForeverGreen Annual Awards…
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Columbia Metro Area ranks 4th worst for women-owned businesses – WalletHub Study
February 22, 2016
With Women’s History Month just around the corner and women-owned businesses accounting for nearly a third of all privately held companies in the U.S. and growing 1.5 times faster than…
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Harvest Hope announces 35th Anniversary Gala
February 22, 2016
Harvest Hope announces that they will be holding their 35th Anniversary Gala at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 11, 2016. This celebration comes at a defining moment in…
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First Reliance 4Q15 Pre-tax Income more than doubles to $944,100 from 4Q14
February 22, 2016
First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported fourth quarter 2015 pre-tax profits of 944,100. This is the 8th consecutive…
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Columbia Ranks as one of South Carolina’s Healthiest Housing Markets
February 22, 2016
New York financial technology company SmartAsset released the rankings from its second annual Healthiest Housing Markets Study and Columbia made the list at number 7 in South Carolina, up from…
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Midlands school district recognized for record fundraising efforts
February 22, 2016
Richland Two employees will be recognized for donating more than $116,000 for the community during the 2015 United Way of the Midlands campaign. The United Way will recognize the district…
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Central Carolina Technical College Welding Program unveils 700-pound steel and metal sculpture at Scott’s Branch High School
February 22, 2016
On Thursday, February 18, Clarendon School District 1 and Scott’s Branch High School unveiled a permanent outdoor kinetic sculpture titled “Cellule One.” This sculpture was the result of a community…
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Coker College to hold open roundtable discussion for Women’s History Month
February 22, 2016
Coker College’s Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education will host an open roundtable discussion in honor of Women’s History Month. The event, which is free and open to the…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Connor promoted to Colonel
February 22, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
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Six Richland One High School basketball teams in the playoffs
February 22, 2016
Six Richland One high school basketball teams will be seeking athletic glory in the state playoffs this week. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move, sports
Artist to paint mural honoring library employee shot at Emanuel AME
February 22, 2016
A world renowned artist is painting a colorful, wall-sized mural of books on the side of the John L. Dart Branch Library to honor Cynthia Graham Hurd, a 31-year employee…
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FordHarrison receives AT&T Diversity and Inclusion Award
February 22, 2016
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, announces that the firm is the 2016 recipient of AT&T’s Legal Department Diversity and Inclusion award for…
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Diversity conference to focus on ‘Developing Cultural Responsiveness’
February 22, 2016
The 22nd annual Diversity Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 22 in the Sansbury Campus Life Center Ballroom at the University of South Carolina Upstate with a theme of…
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Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate Youth Art Month
February 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – There will be two separate exhibits held at Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate national Youth Art Month, March. As a venue, Chapman will host one very large…
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Trimble Private Brokerage is expanding
February 22, 2016
Trimble Private Brokerage announced the expansion of their offices at 49 Archdale Street in Harleston Village, directly across from Leaf Restaurant and the UPS store. They are now at street level. Trimble Private…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
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Silicon Harbor startup CrowdReach launches beta program
February 22, 2016
New platform helps simplify communication and increase engagement CrowdReach, a new Charleston-based startup, has launched the beta version of its communication platform. Developed for small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations,…
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BCSD students win big at State Beta Convention
February 22, 2016Beta Club students from Berkeley High, Goose Creek High and Stratford High participated in the South Carolina State Senior Beta Convention in Myrtle Beach. Because of their hard work, more…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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Synovus Wins 26 Greenwich Excellence Awards
February 22, 2016
Synovus has won 26 awards in the 2015 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking. Among more than 600 U.S. banks evaluated by Greenwich Associates, 34…
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SCRA wins contract for Navy Center of Excellence
February 22, 2016Will Lead Navy Metalworking Center SCRA Applied R&D announced that they have been selected to lead the Navy’s Metalworking Center. This is a U.S. Navy Manufacturing Technologies (ManTech) Center of…
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Colliers International announces 2015 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award recipient
February 22, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina announced its Top Producers of 2015 and the recipient of the 2015 Walter M. Keenan Award recipient. The Top Producers represent the company’s leading associates who…
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Colliers International announces 2015 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award recipient
February 22, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina announced its Top Producers of 2015 and the recipient of the 2015 Walter M. Keenan Award recipient. The Top Producers represent the company’s leading associates who…
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Park West, I’On and Port Royal Plantation community management company, Southern Community Services, earns top industry credentials
February 22, 2016International accrediting organization, Community Associations Institute, awards PCAM and AMS designations to SCS team The highest credential status in the international homeowner association management industry has been awarded to two…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease of 1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite B
February 22, 2016Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Dance Lab, LLC, in the lease of 2,515 SF of retail space located at 1660 Sam Rittenberg, Blvd Suite B, Charleston SC.…
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Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016
February 22, 2016
Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…
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CBRE facilitates sale of historic textile mill in Poinsett District
February 22, 2016
CBRE has finalized the sale of the American Spinning Mill in Greenville, South Carolina. The property sold on Jan. 29, 2016, to Virginia-based ASGA, LP. The American Investor Immigration Funds…
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Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO
February 22, 2016The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…
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CBRE facilitates sale of historic textile mill in Poinsett District
February 22, 2016
CBRE has finalized the sale of the American Spinning Mill in Greenville, South Carolina. The property sold on Jan. 29, 2016, to Virginia-based ASGA, LP. The American Investor Immigration Funds…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016
February 22, 2016
Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Connor promoted to Colonel
February 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…
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Engenius recognized by American Advertising Federation
February 22, 2016The American Advertising Federation of Greenville recognized Engenius for the company’s work with NEXT, an entrepreneur-focused group of the Greenville Chamber. Engenius received a 2016 Silver ADDY Award in the…
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Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO
February 22, 2016The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…
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Park West, I’On and Port Royal Plantation community management company, Southern Community Services, earns top industry credentials
February 22, 2016
International accrediting organization, Community Associations Institute, awards PCAM and AMS designations to SCS team The highest credential status in the international homeowner association management industry has been awarded to two…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management opens doors at Verdae office
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management has officially opened its doors at their new office location on Verdae Blvd. The firm celebrated the company’s milestone alongside friends and representatives from…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Caldwell Commercial Lease of 1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite B
February 22, 2016
Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Dance Lab, LLC, in the lease of 2,515 SF of retail space located at 1660 Sam Rittenberg, Blvd Suite B, Charleston SC.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
