After 20 Years, Judges Ruling Shifts the Landscape for Kids

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling on educational equity today, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following statement: “Justice has been…

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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies

November 12, 2014

Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC –  Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the…

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New DHEC Licensing Laws Target In-Home Service Providers

November 12, 2014

Elite Home Care is only Upstate provider to be licensed by the state   GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released new regulations and…

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TD Bank Names Hugh Allen Commercial Real Estate Regional Director for the Carolinas

November 12, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Hugh Allen Commercial Real Estate Regional Director for the Carolinas. He is responsible for leading a team of lenders who…

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The Springs at Simpsonville to add 13 units

November 12, 2014

SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Springs at Simpsonville is undertaking an expansion that will allow it to better serve residents for years to come. Officials with this award-winning senior living community…

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Greenville Technical College Offers Free OB Ultrasounds to the Public

November 12, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Greenville Technical College is offering appointments to the public for free OB ultrasounds at the Barton campus on Wednesdays from January…

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Barnes Alford Ranked in 2015 Edition of Best Law Firms

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Barnes Alford has been ranked by Best Law Firms, a publication of U. S. News and World Report, as one of the top law firms in Columbia, South…

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Local Financial Advisor Joins Leading Association of Fee-Only Financial Planners

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Edward W. Kramer, II of Abacus Planning Group, Inc. in Columbia, SC has been accepted for membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS (NAPFA).  With…

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United Way Hires New Director of Education Partnerships and Policy

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to welcome Callison Rawl Richardson as the new Director of Education Partnerships and Policy. As Director of Education Partnerships and…

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Watch Gamecocks Compete for $83,000 in the Proving Ground Nov. 18

November 12, 2014

November 18, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Eight teams of entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas for new businesses in a “Shark Tank” style competition worth $83,000 in cash and startup…

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EdVenture Trustee Selected As 2014 National Philanthropy Day Winner

November 12, 2014

Debbie Zvejnieks to Receive Philanthropist of the Year Award COLUMBIA, SC– November 12, 2014– EdVenture Children’s Museum is proud to announce that the Association of Fundraising Professionals has elected Debbie…

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NBSC Names Green to Board of Directors

November 12, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Toya Hampton Green to its SC Board of Directors. Toya is Special Counsel at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,…

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NBSC Names Samhat to Board of Directors

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA & SPARTANBURG, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Dr. Nayef H. Samhat to its SC Board of Directors. A native of Michigan, Dr.…

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Healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to Economic Development Group Board

November 12, 2014

UPSTATE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted South Carolina healthcare…

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Healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to Economic Development Group Board

November 12, 2014

UPSTATE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted South Carolina healthcare…

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Sowell Gray’s Rob Tyson certified as a mediator

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Rob Tyson, member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a…

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Watch Gamecocks Compete for $83,000 in the Proving Ground Nov. 18

November 12, 2014

November 18, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Eight teams of entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas for new businesses in a “Shark Tank” style competition worth $83,000 in cash and startup…

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EngenuitySC Announces Finalists for Ignite! Ideas Contest, Nov. 19, 2014

November 12, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC has announced the three finalists in the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition sponsored by Wells Fargo, open to individuals and organizations with ideas…

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Small Business Digital Usage on the Rise

November 11, 2014

Want to know what U.S. small business owners are most apt to purchase for their business over the next 12 months? A study conducted this month by business-to-small business (B2SB)…

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Local Author Celebrates Launch of Children’s Book About Greenville Holiday Tradition

November 11, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Local children’s author Frederick Baus will celebrate the launch of his debut picture book “Oh, Those Holiday Lights!” at a series of book signings throughout the Greenville community…

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Walmart Welcomes 1,718 S.C. Veterans Home To New Beginnings

November 11, 2014

Retailer Providing Employment Opportunities Across the State For Transitioning Veterans   COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced it has hired 1,718 Veterans for job opportunities across South Carolina in the first…

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Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $107,080 to Twelve Nonprofit Organizations

November 11, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $107,080 in capacity-building grants to twelve nonprofit organizations working to improve the overall social well-being of Spartanburg County residents in the area…

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Gettys Receives Order of the Palmetto

November 11, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Former Baptist Easley Hospital CEO Roddey E. Gettys, III has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor — The Order of the Palmetto — for his longtime leadership…

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Greenville healthcare executive Beverly Haines named to GADC Board

November 11, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the county-chartered organization tasked with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has announced that noted healthcare executive Beverly…

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SC Bar Young Lawyers collecting personal care items for women in need

November 11, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence Committee is collecting personal care items for its 2014 Women in Need Necessities Drive. Items will be…

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Columbia area visual communications firm undergoes rebranding process

November 11, 2014

Changes name to Image360 COLUMBIA, SC – Signs By Tomorrow in Columbia has changed its name to Image360 – Columbia NE, announced owners Anthony and Lekita Hargrave. With the new…

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Clemson appoints new endowed chair in health care architecture

November 10, 2014

CLEMSON — Clemson University’s School of Architecture has appointed Anjali Joseph as the first Endowed Chair in Architecture + Health Design and Research. Joseph joins Clemson after nine years with the…

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Colliers International announces Q3 2014 Top Producers

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA & CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International continued to experience outstanding velocity in the sales and leasing of commercial properties in South Carolina. For the third quarter of 2014, Chuck…

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Tri-County Technical College Selected to Receive 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship

November 10, 2014

ANDERSON, SC – Earlier this year Tri-County Technical College was selected to receive the 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship, and representatives from the College accepted the $4,500 check at…

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A Child’s Haven Dedicates New Building and Announces Growth Plans

November 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – A Child’s Haven dedicated the Laura Kathleen Dobson Building on the Tunky Riley Campus on Thursday, October 23rd. The event brought together more than 250 supporters, families and…

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GSP Continues To Rank Below Regional Average Domestic Fare

November 10, 2014

The Average Domestic Fare out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is Lower than Regional Competitors for the Third Consecutive Quarter   GREER, SC – Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport…

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Blair Boan Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

November 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Blair Boan as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Boan was the Head Arist…

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The Cliffs Announces New Leadership for Real Estate Sales

November 10, 2014

Kent Smith hired as Vice President of Real Estate for all Seven Cliffs Communities   TRAVELERS REST, SC – After a nationwide search, The Cliffs has hired Kent Smith as…

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Wells Fargo extends the most SBA loan dollars for small businesses in 2014

November 10, 2014

Company approved 10 percent more dollars and 16 percent more units in SBA 7(a) loans to small businesses than a year ago   SAN FRANCISCO, CA – For the sixth…

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Tech Veteran Steve Swanson Joins SnapCap as Strategic Investor

November 10, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – SnapCap, a web-based alternative finance company based in Charleston, announced today that Automated Trading Desk Cofounder Steve Swanson will serve as a strategic investor in the expansion…

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City Kicks Off Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the…

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Richland County Residents, Officials Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Mural Unveiling

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Decker Boulevard was abuzz with music and dancing Saturday as community members attended the first Decker Boulevard International Block Party, which was centered around the unveiling of a large,…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding

November 10, 2014

BarberWind Turbines Receives Investment; Becomes Portfolio Company   COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced its $200,000 investment in Greenville-based BarberWind Turbines . The company was accepted…

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Governor Nikki Haley Announces New Department Of Health and Human Services Director

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today named Christian Soura as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), effective November 20, 2014. Soura…

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Elliott Davis Internship Program Ranked Second in the Nation

November 10, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis, LLC is pleased to be recognized for providing one of the Best Overall Internships in the country by Vault.com, an influential source of ratings and…

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Peter Rittwage of Intellisystems Earns Cyber Security Certification

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Peter Rittwage, a senior technical engineer at IntelliSystems, has completed training and is now a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) which is one of the most…

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Parkland Plaza Shopping Center in Cayce welcomes Catch & Release Sportsman Consignment and Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Rox Pollard and Danny Bonds brokered two leases at Parkland Plaza Shopping Center located in Cayce, South Carolina. Pollard and Bonds represented Parkland Plaza’s owner…

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Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy Seeks 2015 Denim Day Recipients

November 10, 2014

Firm employees donate more than $2500, to date, to statewide non-profits in 2014   COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is reaching out to non-profit organizations in South Carolina…

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Hawthorne Pharmacy Offers Compound Your Giving Matching Campaign For Harvest Hope

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Hawthorne Pharmacy offers an exceptional matching campaign to provide greater health and stability for struggling families with their new Compound Your Giving matching campaign with Harvest Hope. During…

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Landmark Builders Announces New Hire

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders is pleased to announce that Terry Terragna has joined the company as a Construction Superintendent in the Columbia Office.  Terry brings over 30 years experience…

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“Friend of Law Enforcement” Honored

November 10, 2014

Leonard Price Family Members Help Present Annual Award KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Foundation (KCSF), along with members of Leonard Price’s family, awarded the 2014 “Leonard Price…

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Senator Scott Statement on Obama Administration’s Net Neutrality Announcement

November 10, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s call for the Federal…

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New Alumni Association Representative to serve on Presbyterian College’s Board of Trustees

November 10, 2014

CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College is proud to announce that Brittany Reese, a 2007 PC graduate, has joined the College’s Board of Trustees and will serve as the new Alumni Association…

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St. Thomas More Now a Personal Parish for USC

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The St. Thomas More pastoral outreach center at the University of South Carolina is now the Diocese of Charleston’s newest parish. The center had operated under the…

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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo presents Student of the Month

November 10, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo presents Cora Rose Diimler with the November Student of the Month Award. Pictured here with Rotary Club President Stan Bugner, Leaphart…

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