ConvergeSE Brings Big Names in Tech to Columbia, S.C. for Fifth Annual Web Conference, April 15-18, 2015

March 18, 2015

New venue, Music Farm, hosts eclectic lineup including “Sharknado” screenwriter COLUMBIA, SC – ConvergeSE, Columbia, S.C.’s next-generation web design and development conference, will host attendees from across the globe for…

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ConvergeSE Brings Big Names in Tech to Columbia, S.C. for Fifth Annual Web Conference, April 15-18, 2015

March 18, 2015

New venue, Music Farm, hosts eclectic lineup including “Sharknado” screenwriter COLUMBIA, SC – ConvergeSE, Columbia, S.C.’s next-generation web design and development conference, will host attendees from across the globe for…

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ScanSource Conference Has Nearly $1M Economic Impact

March 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products headquartered in Greenville, S.C., kicked off its Worldwide Partner Conference in Greenville this week. Approximately 600…

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Rock Hill Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition

March 18, 2015

YORK COUNTY, SC –The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Joshua Mugabe, a senior at York Preparatory Academy in York County, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National…

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ScanSource Charitable Foundation Makes Donation

March 18, 2015

MAULDIN, SC – Organizers of the Mauldin Miracle League were surprised when they recently received a substantial contribution from a company in California. After all, not only had they never…

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Columbia Fire Department and Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill The Boot-60 Years Strong

March 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins and Executive Director of the Midlands Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Tara Heil announced today the locations for the 2015 MDA Boot…

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ERA Wilder Realty Welcomes New Broker in Irmo

March 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – ERA Wilder Realty has recently designated Stuart Reynolds as the new Broker in Charge (BIC) of the Irmo office.  In his leadership role, Stuart will provide knowledge…

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​Funk Fest Concerts Partners With Lifting As We Climb To Award $50,000 In College Scholarships

March 18, 2015

Columbia, SC June 20th Popular Music Festival Announces Scholarship Fund Will Award Students In Each Tour City    COLUMBIA, SC –  Funk Fest, a production of Variety Entertainment, announced a partnership…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Celebrates Investment

March 18, 2015

Electronic Health Network Receives Big Check COLUMBIA, SC  – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program presented a “big check” to Midlands-based Electronic Health Network (EHN) during the SC Summit on…

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ConvergeSE Brings Big Names in Tech to Columbia, S.C. for Fifth Annual Web Conference, April 15-18, 2015

March 18, 2015

New venue, Music Farm, hosts eclectic lineup including “Sharknado” screenwriter COLUMBIA, SC – ConvergeSE, Columbia, S.C.’s next-generation web design and development conference, will host attendees from across the globe for…

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Gigi’s Cupcakes Looks to Enter Columbia with New Bakery Prototype

March 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Gigi’s Cupcakes, America’s largest gourmet cupcake and specialty baked goods franchise, is currently seeking local franchise partners to develop two new bakeries in Columbia. Gigi’s Cupcakes has…

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Sowell Gray’s Cal Watson named Lawyer of the Year

March 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, announced that Cal Watson received the top “Lawyer of the Year” award at the seventh annual South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2015…

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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Celebrates Opening

March 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Noble Investment Group and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista in Columbia, SC. The hotel is located within The Vista, Columbia’s premier dining…

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Beam & Hinge Establishes Operations in the Midlands

March 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – A new website firm, Beam & Hinge, recently launched operations in the Midlands. Beam & Hinge is located in the heart of Columbia’s Vista and specializes in custom-building…

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Rockin’ On the Town Green! A Pre-Carolina Cup Concert

March 17, 2015

CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) kicks off their 2015 Finally Friday Free Concert Series with a special edition on Friday, March 27 on the Town…

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Five Points Foundation Wraps Up 33rd Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday, March 14, 2015, Five Points welcomed just under 30,000 people to their perennial St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration.  Festival staff attributes lower attendance numbers,…

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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announced production results for February 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, Kathy Rogoff was Top Listing Agent and…

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March for Meals Lunch Box Campaign provides meals to seniors in need

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The March for Meals Lunch Box Campaign is in full swing and will help provide meals to seniors in need. During the month of March, restaurants, churches,…

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Zoom through the Zoo 5K set in two weeks

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Runners and walkers will once again get to run through the Greenville Zoo this March. Zoom Through The Zoo includes a children’s fun run at 8 a.m.…

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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…

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Carolina Prep student selected for national publication

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – A fourth grade student from Carolina International Preparatory School has received national recognition for her poetry. Nine-year-old Martha Anne Miskin’s poem, “Boys” will be included in the…

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Roger Newton Joins Allen Tate Company

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Roger Newton has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Roger is a full-time licensed…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Awarded Leasing and Management of The Galleria

March 16, 2015

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the company has been awarded the leasing and property management assignments of…

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2015 Love, Peace & Hip-Hop Festival Presents Internationally Acclaimed Artists

March 16, 2015

The Festival Announces 2015 Headline Performers   COLUMBIA, SC- Today the annual Love, Peace & Hip-Hop Festival announced three headlining artist; Nice & Smooth, Monie Love and Big Gipp of the…

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“Working Together Works, Prosperity through Minority Empowerment” Conference Held in Columbia

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs is sponsoring the “Working Together Works—Prosperity through Minority Empowerment” Conference at the Columbia Marriott and University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum…

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United Way Names New Communications Manager

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce Molly Brantley as the organization’s new Communications Manager. Brantley will report to Joey Wallace, VP for Marketing and…

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Woodlands at Furman welcomes Thompson as Sales Counselor

March 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman staff continues to grow with the addition of Sara Thompson as Senior Living Sales Counselor. Thompson is a native of Roanoke, Va., and…

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Fraternity Council Works With Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands to End Sexual Violence

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – After learning of recent news stories related to sexual assault and Greek Life, leaders of Fraternity Council at The University of South Carolina decided to do something…

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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions.  Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…

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Two District Five Schools Receive Conservation Education Mini-grants

March 16, 2015

IRMO, SC – Two Lexington-Richland District Five schools have earned “mini-grants” from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) to help further service learning projects. The grants for Dutch…

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Speaker Lucas: House Passes Responsible Budget Plan

March 16, 2015

Funds government operations and invests in future COLUMBIA, SC –  House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3701, the General Appropriations Bill for…

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White Knoll Elementary Teacher Named The SCEA Teacher of the Month

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Laura Hane, a fifth grade teacher at White Knoll Elementary School in Lexington School District One, has been named The South Carolina Education Association’s Teacher of the…

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Lourie Center Announces Award Recipient

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center announces Charles Beaman and the programs of Palmetto Health as the award recipient for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service…

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Landmark Builders Hires Safety Manager

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders announced that Jody Petronella has joined the company as Safety Manager in the Columbia Office. As Safety Manager, Jody will be responsible for safety program management…

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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia’s Design/Development Review Commission

March 16, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on Design/Development Review Commission.  Participation is another way city residents can take part in the functioning of their government.…

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92 South Carolina Facilities Honor for Safety Achievements

March 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 92 industrial facilities throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2014. A complete list of award recipients can…

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City of Columbia Invites HomeServe USA to Offer Water Service Line Coverage to Customers

March 15, 2015

Third Municipal Agency in South Carolina to Partner with HomeServe COLUMBIA, SC – Over the next few days, City of Columbia drinking water customers will receive letters announcing a new…

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Being Accepted

March 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh E. Weathers, invites institutions and groups that support specialty crops within our state to submit applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant…

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Caldwell Commercial Flex Lease – Aviation Business Park

March 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 5,128 SF flex space at 2457 Aviation Avenue in North Charleston.…

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Caldwell Commercial Office Lease – Aviation Business Park III

March 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 6,007 SF office/flex space at 2456 Remount Road in North Charleston.…

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Caldwell Commercial Flex Lease – Sangaree Business Park

March 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 3,100 SF flex space at 102 Sangaree Park Court, Summerville, to Farm Bureau Insurance. Markus…

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Dr. Daniel F. Mahony Selected as President of Winthrop University

March 13, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – Dr. Daniel F. Mahony, dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University, has been unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees…

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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2014 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and twelve…

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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference

March 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…

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Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) partners with America’s Choice Provider Network

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, PCLS is pleased to announce that its esoteric laboratory testing performed at the company’s CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory will be offered to participants in the America’s Choice…

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Gettys of Morton & Gettys joins South State Bank Advisory Board

March 13, 2015

ROCK HILL, SC – John P. Gettys Jr., one of the founders of Morton & Gettys, has joined the advisory board of South State Bank. Advisory board members are selected…

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Sowell Gray members Cundari and Watson honored at Leadership in Law awards

March 13, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, announced that two of its members – Tina Cundari and Cal Watson – were honored at the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s…

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NEXT Finds Record Data in 2014 Entrepreneur Survey

March 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Early-stage innovation-based companies are making a significant impact on the Greenville and Upstate economy according to the recently completed 2014 NEXT Economic Impact Survey. The annual survey…

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South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Requests Update To Construction and Capital Cost Schedules For New Nuclear Units

March 13, 2015

CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG, the Company) subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (SCPSC) seeking…

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National security experts headline summit in the Midlands

March 13, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – National security experts – including U.S. Ambassador John Bolton, Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (former commanding general of U.S. Army Special Forces and Deputy Undersecretary of Defense…

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