MGC Opens Office in Wilmington, NC

December 1, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that has opened its eleventh office in Wilmington, NC. Attorneys Ryan Bisplinghoff and Joshua Engel are located in the firm’s Wilmington…

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Swell Combines Cool Shades with Environmentally Friendly Materials for One Hot Pair of Sunglasses

November 30, 2014

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Who hasn’t lost a pair of sunglasses at the beach? One minute you’re having a blast with your friends. Next minute you’ve burned your retinas out…

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Bob Moffatt Named 2014 Realtor Of The Year

November 30, 2014

For Second Year in a Row, a C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® Real Estate Professional Earns Distinguished Award from Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan…

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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Fundraising at Shine the Light

November 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County, The Graham Foundation, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation and…

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Councilwoman Kathy Maness elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors

November 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The National League of Cities (NLC) named Councilwoman Kathy Maness to its Board of Directors on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition…

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Immedion Hires Cheryl Morlan as NOC Supervisor

November 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Immedion LLC,  South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Cheryl Morlan…

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Greenville Technical College Student Named to the USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Team

November 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Adam Clark, a student at Greenville Technical College in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program, has been named to the 2014-2015 Men’s National Bobsled Team. Of the 14…

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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts

November 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…

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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist

November 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…

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Peak Corporation to establish U.S. manufacturing operations in Clarendon County

November 29, 2014

$6.6 million investment expected to result in the creation of 59 new jobs   COLUMBIA, SC – A firm specializing in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive…

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FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company establishing Anderson County manufacturing facility

November 28, 2014

$6.9 million investment expected to result in 27 new jobs   ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – A family business that specializes in the manufacturing of garden products, premium potting soils and both…

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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist

November 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…

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Phillips Staffing Names Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist

November 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Shonna Peppers as Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Peppers joins Phillips…

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Capella Healthcare and Medical University of South Carolina partner, form new collaborative initiative

November 25, 2014

Midlands HealthONE Network formed to expand care, meet industry demands   HARTSVILLE, SC  – Capella Healthcare and MUSC Health have announced the development of a clinically integrated network and a…

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Mayor Benjamin calls for applicants for the Columbia Youth Commission

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Benjamin and City Council have just kicked off the application process for the spring session of the Columbia Youth Commission. For the third consecutive year, the City…

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SC Forestry Commission protects water quality statewide by offering BMP courtesy exams

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Forestry Commission is charged with overseeing Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) across the state, among many other responsibilities.  Forestry BMPs are a set of…

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LICS Elects 2015 Board

November 24, 2014

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington Interfaith Community Services announced the new board elections: Jami Gantt, The Barter Company, Chairman Scott Adams, Adams Gyemant & Griffin, Chair Elect Harry Deith, Treasurer and…

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ERG Releases Mobile App for Employee Timekeeping

November 24, 2014

ERG’s Timekeeping App Helps Companies Manage Mobile Workforce CHAPIN, SC – Employers with a mobile workforce often struggle to accurately track and administer the hours of those employees. ERG is…

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City Encourages Residents to Recycle Fried Turkey Used Cooking Oil

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can…

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Senator Tim Scott Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

November 24, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Senator Tim Scott released the following statement regarding the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. “In South Carolina, our military and defense communities are a vital part of…

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Communities Invited to Drop Off School Supplies for Students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind

November 24, 2014

December 1 – December 23, 2014 ~   Midlands Business John Harris Body Shops Invites Their Communities To Drop Off School Supplies For Students Served At The SC School For The Deaf And The…

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LCK Completes AllSouth Federal Credit Union Project

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – LCK recently completed project management of the new 60,000 square foot corporate headquarters and credit union branch for AllSouth Federal Credit Union.  Located at the corner of…

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Colliers International Selected as Commercial Real Estate Partner for Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR)

November 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced its new role as strategic real estate partner for Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR). Colliers will provide marketing and brokerage services…

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Wofford ranks fourth among national study abroad leaders

November 24, 2014

College listed on Open Doors’ Top 40 Baccalaureate Institutions   SPARTANBURG, SC – Again this year, the Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange has recognized Wofford College as a…

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Grants awarded to improve 13 South Carolina communities

November 24, 2014

Commerce awards $4.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds   COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $4.5…

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Teresa Coles to Chair CreateAthon National Board of Directors

November 24, 2014

24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Transitions Into Nonprofit Organization   COLUMBIA, SC – CreateAthon, one of the marketing industry’s leading pro bono programs, announces that the organization’s founder, Teresa Coles of Riggs…

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Miller-Valentine Group Volunteers Bring a Fresh Look to Vital Connections of the Midlands’ Arthurtown Early Head Start Facility

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Miller-Valentine Group team members recently volunteered to assist Vital Connections of the Midlands by making site improvements to their Arthurtown facility through the United Way Day of…

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Nearly 200 attend District Five Magnet Fair

November 24, 2014

IRMO, SC – Nearly 200 parents, students and community members attended Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Magnet Fair on Nov. 20. The event at CrossRoads Middle School featured interactive booths where…

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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice Urge Signups by December 15 for January 1 Coverage; December Events Scheduled Statewide

November 24, 2014

People purchasing individual or family insurance for 2015 must sign up by Dec. 15 for policies to go into effect Jan. 1. Representatives of BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan will be in numerous…

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Dixon Hughes Goodman Partner Named Chairman of SC Board of Accountancy

November 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Mark Crocker, CPA and partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman was recently elected chairman of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Board members are appointed by the governor…

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Dixon Hughes Goodman Partner Named Chairman of SC Board of Accountancy

November 24, 2014

Mark Crocker, CPA and partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman was recently elected chairman of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Board members are appointed by the governor to be the…

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Columbia Recognized for Achievements in Preventing Childhood Obesity through Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The National League of Cities (NLC) recognized the City of Columbia for achieving gold medals in all five Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) goal areas, which are based on achievements…

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Global Location Strategies Completes Site Selection Assignment for $250 Million Hexcel Carbon Fiber Plant

November 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Hexcel Corporation will expand its carbon fiber production capacity through the addition of a new $250 million facility in Roussillon, France, Greenville, S.C.-based site selection consultant Global…

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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) Promotes Lochel to Senior Account Executive

November 24, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC — Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has promoted Matt Lochel to serve as Senior Account Executive. In his new role, Lochel will supervise day-to-day activity for the agency’s…

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Anita Zucker Endows Scholarship for Student Global Experience

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Charleston businesswoman and philanthropist Anita Zucker recently announced a new scholarship at Columbia College to support student travel and study abroad. The Dr. Selden K. Smith Endowed Scholarship…

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Turner Padget Attorneys Named Among 2014 South Carolina Super Lawyers Business Edition

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that thirteen of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Theseattorneys have been honored in the…

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EdVenture Children’s Museum Names New President and CEO

November 24, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – After a national search, EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce that Karen Coltrane has been named EdVenture’s new President and CEO. Coltrane comes to EdVenture from the Children’s Museum…

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Dixon Hughes Goodman Partner Named Chairman of SC Board of Accountancy

November 24, 2014

Mark Crocker, CPA and partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman was recently elected chairman of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Board members are appointed by the governor to be the…

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Spire Offers New Choice for Natural Gas Fueling in Upstate South Carolina

November 23, 2014

CNG station designed for Class 8 trucks coming to Greer in 2015   GREER, SC – Drivers of natural gas vehicles in the Upstate region will soon have a new…

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IBM, Fluor And The University Of South Carolina Team To Create Innovation Center

November 23, 2014

Public-Private Partnership Will Center On Analytics And Higher Education Solutions, Create 100 Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – IBM (NYSE: IBM), the University of South Carolina (USC) and Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR)…

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Avison Young Office Lease – 454 Coleman Blvd.

November 23, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer and Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, John P.Tankersley, in the leasing of an office space…

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Richland County Waste Audit Sees Recyclable Treasure in Trash

November 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Volunteers with gloves and a strong resolve dug into several large trash bags pulled from a dumpster at the Richland County Administration Building on Thursday morning in an effort…

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SCMA Announces 2014 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award Recipients

November 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Harris DeLoach and Catherine Templeton are the 2014 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award. The recipients…

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CIU Receives $1 Million Gift

November 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia International University (CIU) is the recipient of a gift of $1 million from a life insurance policy funded by Harry S. Dent Jr. and the late Harry…

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Southland Log Homes Wins 2015 NAHB Design Awards

November 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Southland Log Homes, designer and manufacturer of America’s Favorite Log Home™, received two national Awards for Excellence in Home Design presented by the National Association of Home…

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University of South Carolina Professor Patrick Wright Wins SHRM HR Research Award

November 23, 2014

$50,000 awarded to researcher for expansive and forward-thinking contributions to the human resource profession   WASHINGTON, DC – Patrick Wright of the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of…

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Southland Log Homes Wins 2015 NAHB Design Awards

November 23, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Southland Log Homes, designer and manufacturer of America’s Favorite Log Home™, received two national Awards for Excellence in Home Design presented by the National Association of Home…

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Young new HR director at John de la Howe

November 21, 2014

MCCORMICK, SC – Dr. Zebulon Young has accepted the position of director of human resources at John de la Howe School in McCormick. Confirmed by the school’s board of trustees…

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BASF recognized for outstanding contribution to the United Way

November 21, 2014

MAULDIN, SC – The United Way of Greenville recently honored the BASF site in Mauldin, South Carolina for record-breaking fundraising efforts during the 2014 campaign. BASF employees nearly doubled their…

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Providence Hospital receives Society of Thoracic Surgeons top rating for 16th time in a row

November 21, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 16th time in a row. Providence has…

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