US News & World Report ranks The Citadel No. 1 for the FOURTH Straight Year

September 9, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – When it comes to a getting a great education and the best value from a college with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, The Citadel once again…

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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…

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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships

September 9, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…

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Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs

September 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance and Advisory…

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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…

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Healing Families Foundation Launches Giving Society Helping Families Overcome Addiction During National Recovery Month

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Healing Families Foundation is launching the Giving Society this September in observance of National Recovery Month.   Healing Families works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of…

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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2014 Angels

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…

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SC HELP Reports Funding Results

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – SC HELP (South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through July…

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The Proving Ground returns, prize money soars beyond $80,000

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Startup spirit is soaring at the University of South Carolina, as is the prize money for The Proving Ground, its startup competition. Finalists in the 2014 competition…

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More than 1,400 Patients Receive Free Dental Care at Two-Day Clinic; Value of Services Estimated Over $1.2 Million

September 8, 2014

ROCK HILL, SC – An estimated 1,412 patients received more than $1.2 million in free dental services at the sixth annual Dental Access Days event held on August 8 and…

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Local FASTSIGNS® Team Member Recognized with National Award

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Matt Harris, Outside Sales Professional from FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd., received the Bronze Sales Award at the 2014 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit, recently held in Frisco,…

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Sandler Training SC welcomes leadership  coach Sonya Giffin to its team

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Sandler Training South Carolina, a Columbia-based firm specializing in sales and management training, is teaming up with one of South Carolina’s top business leadership coaches, Sonya Giffin. With Sandler SC,…

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Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…

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Coker in Washington Monthly Top 100 for Fourth Straight Year

September 8, 2014

HARTSVILLE, SC – Washington Monthly’s September-October issue has ranked Coker College No. 42 among the baccalaureate colleges in the nation that contribute most to the public good—up from No. 73 last…

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Darlington Raceway, Bojangles’ Extend Nascar Sprint Cup Series Race Entitlement Through 2019

September 8, 2014

Five-year extension added to partnership that started in 2012 DARLINGTON, SC –  Darlington Raceway and Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits announced today a five-year extension of their NASCAR Sprint Cup…

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City Manager Teresa Wilson Recognizes Finance Department Staff for Certificate of Achievement

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – City Manager Teresa Wilson recognized the City of Columbia Finance Department’s staff today for their efforts in receiving the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. The Certificate…

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Chapin Town Council sets date for special referendum for Nov. 4

September 8, 2014

CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Town Council voted unanimously at a special called meeting to set November 4, 2014, for a ballot referendum for Chapin voters to select their preferred form…

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Derrick, Stubbs & Stith announces new management team

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has created a management committee of experienced members who will steer the firm as it continues to offer a broad range of…

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Master Educator Leads Profession Through Online Collaboration

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Killian Elementary School teacher Ramona Brown has been selected as a facilitator for the National Education Association’s Great Public Schools (NEA GPS) Network. The network is an online…

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Derrick, Stubbs & Stith announces new management team

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, has created a management committee of experienced members who will steer the firm as it continues to offer a broad range of…

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More than 1,400 Patients Receive Free Dental Care at Two-Day Clinic; Value of Services Estimated Over $1.2 Million

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – An estimated 1,412 patients received more than $1.2 million in free dental services at the sixth annual Dental Access Days event held on August 8 and 9…

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Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…

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Robert Visbisky Named to Audit Team at Scott and Company CPAs

September 8, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Certified public accountant Robert Visbisky has joined Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, as a Senior Auditor on the Assurance…

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Good City Architects Designing Quest Church Gateway Campus

September 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects, an architect and interior design firm in Greenville, SC, is nearing completion on the design of Quest Church’s new Gateway Campus in Grovetown, GA.…

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South Carolina Teaching Fellows Application Open Until December 1st

September 5, 2014

High school seniors interested in becoming a teacher can receive up to $24,000 for college.  ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has begun accepting applications for…

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Indie Grits Film Festival, “Future Perfect,” Announces 2015 Festival Dates, Call for Artists

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, will take place April 15-19, 2015, and for the first time, the festival…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces USAP Awards

September 5, 2014

Three Companies Receive University Start-up Assistance Program Awards COLUMBIA, SC –  SCRA Technology Ventures today announced thatAdditive Drug Delivery Devices (AD3), ConnecTiss and VRM Labsrecently received University Start-up Assistance Program (USAP) funding. All…

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North Columbia residents organize against beer and wine licensing

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – A group of concerned North Columbia residents is organizing to resist the growing number of retail sites in the area licensed to sell beer and wine. Concerned…

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South Carolina Realtor® selected as national community award finalist

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has recognized South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) Jane B. Locke, as one of 10 finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2014 Good Neighbor Awards. The award…

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State Extends Winning Streak

September 5, 2014

SC Earns Prominent Award for Annual Financial Report for 26th Consecutive Year COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing a generation-long streak, S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s office has received a prestigious national financial reporting award…

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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Receives Multiple Honors in Statewide Communications Awards Program

September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy Marketing Department received recognition for its communications programs during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) 2014 Annual Palmetto Awards. The Palmetto Awards…

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South Carolina Teaching Fellows Application Open Until December 1st

September 5, 2014

High school seniors interested in becoming a teacher can receive up to $24,000 for college.  ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has begun accepting applications for…

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Moore School and Oxford University establish new program

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Two seniors from the Darla Moore School of Business and South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina will head to Oxford University in January…

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Ride With Heart!

September 4, 2014

September 4 – October 23 Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m. 1125 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803-764-7984   A HOT DEAL FOR COLUMBIA’S HOTTEST NEW WORKOUT   What’s hot? Þ    SWEAT…

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Logan Bagley joins United Community Bank’s Specialized Lending Team

September 4, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Logan Bagley to its Specialized Lending Team as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer. Bagley will be based in the bank’s Greenville,…

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The Hydr8tor Lands with Great Aplomb

September 4, 2014

Crafticup, Inc. Introduces Football Shaped Souvenir Cup for Football Fans.   COLUMBIA, SC – The long awaited ‘The Hydr8or’, a most unique football shaped sports drink bottle made its debut…

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Kelly Perritt Joins Providence Hospitals as Marketing & Communications Director

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Kelly Perritt will join Providence Hospitals as marketing and communications director beginning Sept. 8. In this role, she will coordinate all internal and external communications, including online strategies,…

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Healthy Organization Institute Welcomes Applications for 2015 Class

September 4, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Healthy Organization Institute (HOI) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class. The HOI, which was launched as a pilot program this year, is designed to…

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Columbia Rotarian Joins Bequest Society

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary Club member Matt LaMarche (left) is honored as a new member of the Bequest Society by Rod Funderburk, governor-elect of Rotary District 7770.  The Society…

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Kelly Perritt Joins Providence Hospitals as Marketing & Communications Director

September 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Kelly Perritt will join Providence Hospitals as marketing and communications director beginning Sept. 8. In this role, she will coordinate all internal and external communications, including online strategies,…

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Mira Winery Continues Expansion of National Distribution Network

September 3, 2014

Napa Winery Adds Leading U.S. Distributors in NY, NJ, PA, DC, TN, NC   CHARLESTON, SC – Mira Winery, which produces critically acclaimed wines of exceptional character and complexity exclusively…

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Dr. Diana McGovern, Internist, Joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

September 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Diana McGovern, BVMS, MRCVS, has joined the practice. Dr. McGovern…

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Dorn VET Radio launched to provide local VA healthcare information

September 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center launched Dorn VET Radio via its Facebook page to provide Veterans with an important medium to access VA healthcare and benefit…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Company Publishes Phase 2 Clinical Results

September 3, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Portfolio Company FirstString Research has completed a recent Phase 2 clinical trial and will be featured in the prestigious Journal of Investigative Dermatology.…

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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November

September 3, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…

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More than 170 residents sign up for District Five Golden Passes

September 3, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five issued Golden Passes to more than 170 residents during a two-day sign-up event last month. The permanent photo identification card for residents that…

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Free Art Classes for Cancer Patients

September 3, 2014

“Healing Icons” at Lexington Medical Center   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to offer “Healing Icons,” a series of free art classes for community members who have…

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Lexington Medical Center Welcomes Dr. James Brandon Emery

September 3, 2014

Pediatrician Joins Lexington Pediatric Practice   WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome James Brandon Emery, MD, FAAP, to its network of care. Dr. Emery will join…

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Nearly $2 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Startups in South Carolina

September 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million investment to the University of South Carolina (USC)/Columbia…

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Decker Boulevard Demolition Begins

September 3, 2014

Once a popular family restaurant will soon become green space   COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Councilman Jim Manning announced today that the demolition work has begun at 2628 Decker…

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